{"product_id":"axolotl","title":"Axolotl","description":"\u003cp\u003eAxolotls hail from the lake systems of central Mexico and grow to around 25–30cm in length. Permanently aquatic and neotenic, they retain their feathery external gills throughout their lives, giving them an otherworldly appearance that makes them one of the most distinctive animals in the hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axolotls require cool water, ideally 16–20°C, and will suffer in warm tropical tanks, so they must be kept species-only or with very carefully chosen, cold-tolerant companions. A soft or smooth substrate is important as they can inadvertently swallow gravel. They are benthic and appreciate a spacious tank with shaded areas and hides. Avoid strong flow; gentle filtration is preferred. A single adult needs a tank of at least 250 litres. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axolotls are carnivores. At Wirral Aquatics we feed ours \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wirralaquatics.co.uk\/products\/ebo-foods-axolotl-softgran\"\u003eEBO Axolotl Softgran\u003c\/a\u003e. They also enjoy live food such as earthworms and bloodworm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wirral Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":53030800261448,"sku":null,"price":39.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large","offer_id":53030800294216,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/1364\/7944\/files\/32011ca6-1710-48a2-b208-a138b61e1003-c1d35f8d.webp?v=1794359404","url":"https:\/\/www.wirralaquatics.co.uk\/products\/axolotl","provider":"Wirral Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}