Here's my blog post version of the video. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'll be happy to answer them! www.agamerswife.com/2018/02/axolotl-care-sheet-housing-feeding-and.html

Have I ever considered getting an Axolotl as a pet? No. Am I still watching this at night when I should be sleeping because i have school tomorrow? Yes. Yes I am.

I die every time they bonk into the glass.

"axolotls aren't as popular yet" Minecraft: allow me to introduce myself

My axolotl: :) Me, in tears: I LOVE YOU, YOU FUNKY LITTLE MAN

Do not put gravel in the tank it can kill them. Sand is my choice mainly because I use live plants. Astro terf can also work as a substrate

They looks like cute pokemons.

"They don't really like light, you need to have a lot of hiding spots for them, and they should also be in cold water" *Maybe I too, am, an axolotl..*

The Axolotls are so lively! And I love the grey one’s gills they’re so feathery. No both of them

"a 5/5 because of their regenerative powers" this almost sounds like a game guide and not a pet guide

When I was 14 I got my first Axolotl, and he was, I would guess given his size at the time, around 3 years old. He died just this year, I am 28 now, so that was 14 years ago. That would have made him 17 years old. He grew quite emaciated and frail, and at the end would no longer take any food. But I have kept many many axolotls and have never seen one get as old as he did, he was quite ancient. My other axolotl lived to be 12, and I currently have one that is 5, and he is quite young looking. I think they can get to be pretty old if kept right and fed properly.

I’m an experienced Axolotl owner but I still like to watch these videos! This was one of the only videos I could find who actually gives pretty much all of the information you will need to own one! Very good job! :) Well I tried to keep a guppy colony with my axolotls, I have 4 in a 90 gallon tank, all 4 adults, I added 150 guppies which I bought from a friend in the tank, my plan was to keep the guppies there for the axolotls to take AND keep the colony going but to my surprise I woke up the very next day and only 9 guppies were left! 😂 These monsters never stop eating haha, anyway, loved your video! axolotls are awesome! Greetings from Belgium! :)

I really want one. I've had fish in the past. My bedroom is typically dim/darker. My room is always colder so the water would be a non-issue, I keep Siberian Huskies so my room is kept cold for them.

I'm still watching, but I'm an *experienced* axolotl owner. This is one of the only videos that mentioned how messy it is when they poop. I have my baby (not really a baby anymore) in a 10 gal cause he got stressed in a 20 gal. IF YOU SEE POOP CLEAN IT lol. poop that's flung is not fun the clean up. Also fun to note, sometimes barebottom can stress them out:). My axolotl went from eating bloodwork. Then he started refusing when I offered up size. He prefers pellets and still eats 2 times a day haha. I'm glad you said there could be no fish because I've seen a lot of guppies and tanks together. Also, Idk if I missed it..., but did you mention water testing?

Got my two babies about 2 months ago and they are all settled in! I loved this video and I love your set up!! Your axolotls are gorgeous!

Hi Irene! I just wanted to let you know that after seeing this video a few weeks ago I looked into them and fell in love. After lots of researching and reading I’m ready for them. Next weekend I’m setting up a tank! Because of you I’m the happiest I’ve been in a while. Thank you sooooo much.

I’m getting an Axolotl for my birthday and this was really helpful, I agree a lot of websites give incorrect information that can harm your Axolotl. My main reason for watching is about the tank and you answered my questions perfectly! Thanks again for the info

2:13 "Dammit"

I have a lot of nostalgia for this video. I got my lotl, Axil over 3 years ago. She was possibly my most influential pets I’ve ever owned. None of my other various creatures would exist if it wasn’t for her. Thank you GTF for helping my lotls not only survive but thrive…

I am taking on two aoxoltls from someone who has passed away. Ive been in the fish world a while but never scratched the surface on axolotls. Thank you for the thorough walk through of their care as I am beginning my journey

There’s more colors like: albino ,wild,leucistic, golden albino,albino,chimera ,harequin and pure wild

Here in Mexico there is a ton of information regarding care and husbandry, last week there was a freshwater fish event in Queretaro with ton of legal specimens selling for dirt cheap, got out of there with a couple of golden Ambystoma mexicanum and an Ambystoma dumerilii (the patzcuaro axolotl).

Your axolotls are so indescribably cute and derpy! I love them so much, and I heard they have big & unique personalities 😊

As a beginner mama of 3 lotls I really needed this guide. So helpful

Just wait until they’re added in Minecraft 1.17...

only heard of these creatures in minecraft since they'll be adding them in the next patch so my curiosity led me to this video. and thank you for this, very informative. sadly can't keep one cause i live in a tropical place where it's scorching hot. I'll just keep some on minecraft.

"they aren't as popular yet in the pet industry" CAVES AND CLIFS TIME BOIIII

I love axolotls and am currently convincing my parents, as long as i do my research i might convince them.

KZfaq is getting creepy, we bought axolotls a week ago, now KZfaq recommends this to me

With caves and cliffs updates,these poor lil fellas won’t be endangered species

I'm actually contemplating on taking 2 axolotls from a friend that acquired them from an old roommate that refuses to take them back. I dont want them just yet until Im completely ready. This video is very helpful and informative.

I use quatz sand, and never had any problems with it, they can eat it, and It just comes out the other end. Fine sand can get stuck in the stomach. Axolotls do like to have grip on there soft feet. DO NOT bring them out of the water or they will die. If you're Axolotl goes straight then they are stressed, put a lot of hiding holes, turn light of and put something over the tank, helps them when they are stressed. Put a book right near the tank and they will read it. Check out what I said and then make your own decisions. And remember each to there own.

I probably have some weird fish cause I’ve had an axolotl for a couple months now he was about a month old when I got him and I also raised some guppies with him and they’re practically best friends. They don’t attack each other but they chase eachother around like it’s some game. I never see any nipping happening from either and they’re all happy healthy and thriving together

I can say right now that the only difference between axolotl care and aquatic slider turtle care, is the water temperature. I'm glad I looked this up and found your video, because you spell out the tank maintenance perfectly. I love all three of my turtles, but tank maintenance for them is a lot of physical labor.

wanting to get an axolotl, but... I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA. ARE U SERIOUS

@2:13 the way he swam into the glass 🥺🥺😂

Great video! I am thinking about getting one and was looking for info about how to care for them. Btw Axolotl is a Nahuatl word and it's phonetic pronunciation to English would be more like Asholotl - X is a very soft should like "sh", both "o"s are pronounced like in the word Ocean, the "TL" ending is a fast sound generated at the back of your mouth by keeping the tip of your tongue behind your incisors meanwhile moving the back of your tongue rapidly downwards to produce the sound "L". Thanks again for the video I hope your axolotls are doing great! ;)

Lol the axolotl booped his nose on the glass at 2:14 so cute :3

I got an axolotl for Christmas But we only have the tank set up and now we are cycling the water this video has really helped on what I am expecting!

I saw a picture of an Axolotl online and I loved how it looked. I'm thinking of getting one when I'm older once I have the right information

5:50 He just bit the other guy's tail lol

Very nice looking axolotls! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

In Southwest Ohio we have a fish store called Gerber’s Tropical Fish and it has an Axolotl section with baby Axolotls. They also have every fish you could ever imagine! Even saltwater fish. They have tanks, decorations fish food and medicine and they even have water you can buy. I really recommend if you love fish and live in Southwest Ohio!

They are so cute! Nice tank and thanks for letting me know about how you keep them cool, I was resigned to not having them because of that, so there's a chance!

Varieties with the temperature mate. Still a gray area as my tank can some times hit 24 degrees as it is summer season and Aristotl (my axolotl) is perfectly fine. :)

definitely get a screen lid for your tank, i've heard stories of spooked axolotls jumping out of their tanks

I'm getting one for my birthday and I'm so excited!

All I know is they have the cutest little derp smile

This is great! I was actually thinking about getting a pet axolotl the very day! This is going to help SO much! Thank you!

White Cloud Mountain Minnows are perfectly fine to house with axolotls. Assuming there is adequate filtration. No defensive spines, tolerate same temperature ranges well, and are not prone to picking at the axolotl gills. In my experience they live well together and the school of white clouds are never eaten by the axolotls. Great video though!

I'd probably rather have a Monitor Lizard instead but this was quite informative and relaxing! You voice and editing reminds me of those school documentarys I use to watch on VHS as a kid. So Great Job!

I'm trying to learn as much as possible about Axolotls and how to care for them. I really really really want one but because I'm 15 my parents won't let me get one. I'm going to wait until it's near my 16th birthday to ask them again and I want to let them know I can handle caring for one. I'm going to make a plan on how to pay for it, how I'll keep it's tank clean, what to do if it gets sick etc. I've cared for bunnies in the past and I currently have a tarantula, so I have some form of experience when it comes to caring for a animal. My parents are divorced and we switch houses every week, but my step mom wants one anyway. My dad is the one who refuses because he thinks it's too much responsibility. My step mom agreed to take care of it when we're at our mom's and I fully trust her because she's already helping with my tarantula, Pumpkin. there's no way I'm getting one at my mom's because they have a newborn and don't have time for another pet. Does anyone have tips for how to bring it up again or how to prove I can handle it? Any tips on how to convince my dad to agree to getting one? Do you think it's a bad idea for me to get one?

My dad once told me he used to play with these as a kid. He’s from Durango, Mexico.

" I'm tired of this, I should throw it in a river" - Some Pet owner from Florida

If you do get an axolotl make sure to add a tight tank I recommend a screen top because it’s very common for them to jump out!

Hi this really helps!!!!! Im rescuing a axolotl by this couple who i rescuex already 6 FREAKING TURTLES from. Their kid didnt want it anymroe and ghey know nothing about it and mistreat their pets. So im taking it soon and really needed this, thank you

Oooh thank you! This information is so helpful!! I have been thinking about getting one for awhile!

and this is why i don’t have pets, want a pet but responsible enough to know that i just shouldn’t, ,my mum was also joking about just adopting the local earthworms in our garden

I know this is an older video but in case people pass by I just wanted to add that Axolotyls enjoy, "brackish" water. An estuary type animal that mixes fresh and salt water. To achieve this, add 2 round tablespoons of aquarium salt per gallon, wait 8 hours and check the salinity. A hydrometer should read somewhere between 1.005 and 1.016 gravity, never wanting the salt content to go over 33ppt or "parts per thousand".

I recently bought an Axolotl that I named Merlin and he's so shy but really cute. I'm hoping to buy a friend (Another axolotl) soon. Thanks for this video, it was really helpful!

Him: Axolotls are illegal in California Me, a Californian: Hey Minecraft!

Who already knew how to look after axolotls but watched it to see axolotl videos 🤩🤩

It's so great to see, that you treat them good, sadly, many people on social media abuse those little creatures for more likes and views, and sadly it works

I use ultra fine sand for mine! I have a ten gallon with a sponge filter and a PVC pipe junction for its hide. He relaxes in the pipe a lot but sometimes he comes out to explore. I’m excited for my future with him, also for keeping the water cold. I simply have him in my basement and put an ice cube in everyday.

Why am I seeing axolotl care guides in my recommended section when I only asked how to tame a Minecraft axolotl

For my axolotl I like to use tile! It’s great because it makes him stand out! The only problem is that I have a hard time cleaning it because I break out when I touch the cold water! I have cold urticaria (basically an allergy to cold temps, I break out in hives! Yes it’s real!) of course I still do it often because I can’t not clean it 😂

Just got my aristotle the axolotl !!! So excited to see him grow!!! Only a littlun at the moment!!

I’m saving up to get a good tank for when I get an axolotl ✨ I absolutely love them ❤️

They aren’t extinct in the wild, but very endangered, like extreamly endangered. At least I think.

I have a gold fish with my axolotl and there mates they don't bother each other at all just swim past each other and I use pepples as a substance because a flat ground/slippery can stress them out😀

Thanks this helped a lot! Now I know what I should do with the tank! My axolotl is a melanoid and it’s very beautiful! And thanks to you it’s going to stay that way

I'm heavily considering getting an Axolotl, and this is definitely swaying me into getting one

I had decided to get one of these until I heard poop dust. Nah I’m good. ✌🏾

Axolotl's are not actually from the mountains of Mexico, Ambystoma mexicanum is endemic to the canals of Tenochtitlan which is now modern day Mexico City. There are other Ambystoma found in the mountain lakes of Mexico like the Achoque, but the popular Ambystoma Mexicanum comes from Mexico's Central Valley.

I am a axolotl owner/breeder and axolotls that are in the wild are actually living in under ground lakes in Mexico City.

We keep a screen cover on the top that is not already covered with the hood (like you see on aquariums used as hamster habitats), to keep curious kitty paws away from our axy.

Your axolotls look awesome! I can’t wait for mine to get that big!

I learnt a lot and actually might get one thank you soo much for your help!! Keep up the great work 🤗

Thank you so much, can't wait to get my own, you got me hyped. Good luck with your axolotles

(2:13) I loved the little bonk 😂🤚✨

I like how while you were talking the axolotl just runs into the wall.

Go Ahead and call the cops on me, im smuggling axolotls into California

They are wild in the lakes near Mt. Rainier, you'll see 'em if you don't mind getting a little wet.

i just ordered one & i have been watching so many of these videos to prepare

Great video! I’ve never heard of these before, but started seeing pictures of them on instagram after starting an account for my betta fish. Glad you had a video! It’s very educational and something I might look into getting in later years once I’ve figured more of this beginner stuff out. Haha!

I live in new Zealand and I consider getting an axolotl. I'm just doing my research on what I need, how to take care of it, and the costing for it's tank the animal itself, etc- I'm n e r v o u s

At the end it was so cute how he or she was playing with his or hers reflection

This is gonna be in the game

Keep a top on your tanks!! Axolotls will sometimes jump out of their tanks

When I was a Kid we would catch Mud puppies in the winter on Lake Ontario

Great Job on the presentation - very clear and to the point!

I’m taking a shot every-time she says Axolotl 🥸

Love my axlotol so much he's a sweetheart

Parents: No you can't have another pet Minecraft: I'm going to save u little one

this video was very helpful! thank you for making it! i am looking into getting an Axolotl soon so i'm am researching alot so i can offer the best life for the one i get! thank you again!

You really helped me it took me all night to get this vid end but it was worth it now I can finally get a axolotl his name will be bubba

They actually can get up to 28 years😂

Great video on axolotls!

I want one and I hopefully will get one. To have one will take some prep. They are adorable and so interesting.

I just bought a leucistic and a green stipped axolotl babies. They are adorable.