Ambystoma mexicanum
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Paedomorphic aquatic salamander that retains external gills and a finned tail as an adult; native wild populations are restricted to the Xochimilco lake and canal system near Mexico City.
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Native to the Valley of Mexico; the remaining wild habitat is the Xochimilco water system near Mexico City.
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University axolotl colony keeps animals in cool water at 15-18°C and warns against temperatures above about 22°C; maintain hard, dechlorinated water and avoid direct sun.
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Keep fully submerged in clean freshwater with a biological filter or frequent water changes. Use gentle flow and avoid small gravel that can be swallowed.
Keep water cool: the university axolotl colony uses 15-18°C and warns against temperatures above about 22°C. Keep the aquarium out of direct sun.
In captivity, juveniles and adults can eat suitable sinking pellets and earthworms; the University of Kentucky colony documents both.
Offer suitable sinking carnivore pellets or appropriately sized animal prey. Remove uneaten food and maintain water quality; the university colony feeds juveniles and adults pelleted food.
Use hard, dechlorinated water free of chlorine, chloramines, ammonia and heavy metals. Monitor ammonia and keep water movement gentle; rapid circulation stresses axolotls.
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