Mixing Axolotls?

[voycey]

Can it be done? If so what do you recommend? (Mixing axolotls with fish / inverts i mean)

I have 2x2ft tanks or 1x4ft tank im unsure what to do with - its either gonna be a marine or an axolotls tank / tanks

 

[piper]

What are the full tank dimesions, you really want them to be around 1.5ft high, as you want 1 ft of water for Axolotls.

Axolotls like temps around 14–18°C, although can go higher upto 25.

Axolotls are know to eat each other so I doubt fish would stand much chance.

I just googled for that info never kept hem before... .. .

 

[voycey]

yeah i know about requirements - i was thinking that if the fish were big enough - wanted to see if anyone had any experience keeping them with fish?

 

[piper]

Well if they eat each other I'm sure they will eat fish below say 4-5".

Lets say you have 15Gal (what are the full deminsions ?) your not really going to fit many 5" fish in there. And you would need to find fish that can cope at the 18oC mark.

That was the point I was getting at


But then again I've had no experience with them my self

Your 4ft tank could hold a group of clown barbs etc 5-6" they might be okay

 

[sylvia]

This should get moved to here: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showforum=30

Other Tank Inmates, & Other Axolotls
Here are the best three words of advice regarding other tank inmates: Just say no.

Why? Well, let us suppose we would like to keep something with our axolotls, for instance, a fish, or another salamander or newt. The fish will invariably attempt to nibble on an axolotl's gills. After all, they're so attractive and feathery! The salamander or newt may try the same trick, particularly at feeding time. Let us suppose that our axolotl is bigger than the fish or salamander. It's quite likely we'll end up with one well fed axolotl! There is a simple rule that axolotls follow: if it moves and it's smaller than our axolotl, it'll end up in our axolotl's stomach. So, follow my three words of advice: Just say no!

Young axolotls, less than 8 cm in length (3 inches), shouldn't be kept together in a confined space. If they are to be kept together, it would be wise to use an aquarium that allows them plenty of space. Young axolotls will nip each other's feet and gills, more so when very young. Even axolotls up to 15 or 16 cm (6 inches) may nip their tank mates, occasionally inflicting serious damage. This is particularly noticeable in wild type axolotls, since they are naturally more aggressive than homozygous colour mutants, and wild types will bite colour mutants in preference to other wild types. This behaviour is frequently observed by scientists and hobbyists alike and has yet to be fully explained.

Cannibalistic tendencies are much reduced in adult axolotls. However adults will predate upon considerably smaller axolotls, so keep different generations apart until they all reach adulthood.

Lastly, consider keeping the sexes apart, unless you are prepared to deal with the occasional batch of eggs.

Taken from here: http/www.axolotl.org/requirements.htm

 

[voycey]

Shame - it would be a waste of a 4ft tank having one axolotl in it - guess its the marine option then hehe

 

[SherriSixxx]

I had a pleco with my axolotl with no problems. I think this was due to the fact they were both about the same size, 6-7". Often they would sleep in the same hiding place, and had no fights (Possibly cos my axolotl is a bit of a bully and pleco was real timid!!) I kept the water at 19C, so it was suitable for both of them. tank is also 4'. If you keep an axolotls with anything that's smaller than itself, the axolotl will eat it.

 

[prankster705]

Axolotl isn't a fish...

 

[harryman]

no but it is an aquarium creature they look awsome

 

[prankster705]

Yes but the thread doesn't belong here...

 

[Inchworm]

Errrrrrrrr, EXCUSE ME!

Whether or not a thread is moved, or allowed to remain it the forum it was posted in, is a Moderator's decision. Please don't debate the matter among yourselves.

In this case, because it involves both axolotls AND fish, I will leave it in TCC for a while longer, but will probably eventually move it to Invertebrates and Amphibians.