Question: Introducing Lotls

[Elliriyanna]

I have a 6-7 inch axolotl and am getting a 5-6 inch axolotl soon from a very reputable breeder, Is there anything special I should do about introductions? Also at this age they are out of their cannibalistic stage correct?

 

[Quentari]

Double check their sizes when you get them, a temporary divider might be necessary. If they are close enough to not be a problem just plop them in (I usually do one up each end of the tank, but that doesn't really effect anything)

Keep an eye on them the first couple of days, but it should be fine.

 

[Alkylhalide]

I agree. I added my juvies at 5" to a tank with two 8" axolotls and really over the course of a couple months ive seen more bullying(no injuries) between the juvies, and nothing from my two older lol. Though the three juvies were together(apart from their cannibilistic stage) their whole lives.
Its really all about temperment of the actual axolotls I think. I do not recommend any smaller then 5-6" going in to a tank with a lotl bigger. I mean 5" and 3" maybe but not 3" and 10".

Ive heard of people never being able to take out the divider, but like I said ive had no problems. My two older ones are really lazy.. So maybe they just dont care? I seem to get lazy pets.. My rats are the laziest thing youll ever see. They literally pancake themselves and sleep like a pancake, all day.. Everyday. Except to eat and when i first get home/wake up

 

[Elliriyanna]

well the problem is the 20 long is already Natsu's tank ... And I don't know how territorial Lotls are. I do know my girl is very non aggressive she doesn't actually attack anything.

 

[Alkylhalide]

The only way to find out is to try. I mean like i said i added three juvies in with two mid-adults who it was their tank. And ive had no problems. Lots of food and places for them to chill. Though no matter how much space i feel like they always are clumped in groups