The newest arrival: Melanoid!

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I think I nearly did back flips when I saw that Margie had some melanoid axolotls available. She shipped mine on Saturday and it arrived this morning.

I was a little worried at first because he(I know they're unsexed right now but I hope he's a boy!) was a lot lighter than I was expecting. But he was too cute when I tried to feed him! Tipping his nose up like he was waiting to be hand fed!
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I put a black piece of fabric under his QT tank and in less than a half hour, he was looking more like this:
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What a big difference in such a short period of time, right? I'm so excited to have this cutie to add to my collection! Now all I need to do is track down copper and dalmatian axolotls in the US....
 
This guy seems to be settling in to his QT tank. Another picture to share!
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I'm just glad I have a good camera to get all their glorious detail!
 
I just love taking pictures of this guy, what can I say?

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I especially love how this one came out:

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My melanoids from Margie did the same thing :) Your guy is beautiful - here are my before and afters to contribute.
 

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Thanks for sharing Niki! I love the picture of one perched on the tank decor. S/he just looks like they're thinking "Commoooon.... blend!"

I notice a scale in the last picture. May I ask why you weigh/how often?
 
Thanks for sharing Niki! I love the picture of one perched on the tank decor. S/he just looks like they're thinking "Commoooon.... blend!"

I notice a scale in the last picture. May I ask why you weigh/how often?

Yes they seem to love the mopani wood! I weighed after a week with me and will probably not weigh again for about a month. I just like to track the growth of my animals and make sure I'm giving them the best care. Growth in length and weight is a good way to track that. It was moderately stressful for them so I will not do it often.

Leftover habit from my goldfish breeding I think. Also allows me to examine them closely and check overall health. I have to be very gentle and let them swim into a fine net
 
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