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4 ickle Axolotls!
They are si cute and lovely (although not everyone may agree!).
They are soon to be bigger Axolotls but they have plenty of room for growing in the very lovely tank we have set them up!
Has anyone else got any or ever had them as a pet?
We have bought the book and I have read it cover to cover however there is some conflicting stuff between what can be read online and in the book, but they seem very happy and are currently eating there Sunday lunch!
They are si cute and lovely (although not everyone may agree!).
They are soon to be bigger Axolotls but they have plenty of room for growing in the very lovely tank we have set them up!
Has anyone else got any or ever had them as a pet?
We have bought the book and I have read it cover to cover however there is some conflicting stuff between what can be read online and in the book, but they seem very happy and are currently eating there Sunday lunch!
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How cute! This one looks like Zippy out of Rainbow with a new hairdo ;)
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They are pretty - I hope that they live a long and happy fishy life.
I saw the following problem on the Telegraph website - Pete the Vet answers questions.
>>> My goldfish, Harry, is five years old and six inches long. When I was cleaning his tank recently, he swam up to my hand and pressed against it. Since then, I’ve taken to putting my hand in the water every day and he swims up to my hand, hovering close to me, almost like a dog waiting to be petted. Is this unusual?
WW, Kent
Goldfish are sensitive, intelligent and social creatures who prefer to have company rather than be on their own. They’re born with an expectation of a social life, and if they’re kept on their own, they’re unable to fulfil their natural behavioural patterns, which can lead to frustration and even physical illness. Bizarre as it may sound, I suspect Harry enjoys the “friendship” offered by your hand. I’d suggest you purchase a couple of smaller fish to keep Harry company.
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I saw the following problem on the Telegraph website - Pete the Vet answers questions.
>>> My goldfish, Harry, is five years old and six inches long. When I was cleaning his tank recently, he swam up to my hand and pressed against it. Since then, I’ve taken to putting my hand in the water every day and he swims up to my hand, hovering close to me, almost like a dog waiting to be petted. Is this unusual?
WW, Kent
Goldfish are sensitive, intelligent and social creatures who prefer to have company rather than be on their own. They’re born with an expectation of a social life, and if they’re kept on their own, they’re unable to fulfil their natural behavioural patterns, which can lead to frustration and even physical illness. Bizarre as it may sound, I suspect Harry enjoys the “friendship” offered by your hand. I’d suggest you purchase a couple of smaller fish to keep Harry company.
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Evening you two!
They are fascinating to watch.
My fiances daughter was feeding them little bits of raw beef earlier and they were eating it out her hand and letting her stroke there heads! And we have just been to the fish shop and bought them some shrimps which theyare now enjoying. My OH is just sat there watching them lol!
Mine is called Gizmo, then OHs is Lefty (It has a dodgy left leg!) Then the kids are Rogan & Bale (after the footy player but apparently has to be said Bali to sound more foreign!)
They are fascinating to watch.
My fiances daughter was feeding them little bits of raw beef earlier and they were eating it out her hand and letting her stroke there heads! And we have just been to the fish shop and bought them some shrimps which theyare now enjoying. My OH is just sat there watching them lol!
Mine is called Gizmo, then OHs is Lefty (It has a dodgy left leg!) Then the kids are Rogan & Bale (after the footy player but apparently has to be said Bali to sound more foreign!)
all your questions answered on the Newt & Salamander Portal
http://www.caudata.or...l-general-discussion/
http://www.caudata.or...l-general-discussion/
Need to get them off my phone first! Far to much effort to think about technical things on a Sunday evening!
I think if you an iodine to the water it causes them to change into Salamanders from what I read.
They can live for up to 15/20 years so a bit more long standing and in my opinion... certainly more interesting then fish! (No offence to any fishy fans out there!)
The set up wasnt cheap mind you, around £600 for the tank and cabinet and everything to go in it, but it is my birthday in a couple of weeks and is for the kids as well so got away with that one lol!
I think if you an iodine to the water it causes them to change into Salamanders from what I read.
They can live for up to 15/20 years so a bit more long standing and in my opinion... certainly more interesting then fish! (No offence to any fishy fans out there!)
The set up wasnt cheap mind you, around £600 for the tank and cabinet and everything to go in it, but it is my birthday in a couple of weeks and is for the kids as well so got away with that one lol!
