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It's been a while since I've been axie'ing, so I'm somewhat rusty!

Could I get a fresh pair of eyes for these two axolotl? I believe the albino is a melanoid albino (due to the yellow pigment patches along the back) and the other is melanoid, but I've been looking at them for so long I'd just appreciate a second opinion!

Cheers :love:
 

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I'm aware that they're thin, I'm collecting them at the end of the month.
 
If both axolotls lack iridophores (reflective pigment - easily identified around eyes or in the gills), then yes, they are melanoid. When it comes to the albino, it could be axanthic - somebody feel free to correct me - genetics is not my strong point!!

Have you looked on this page? It may help you a little more.

I hope you're not keeping them together in the same tank because of the extreme size difference.
 
Yes I have been to that page but as the axolotls featured are adults and these are juvies, I just wanted another opinon of someone who has seen them as youngsters.

I have already requested that the current owner keeps them separate until I collect, I'm not a complete axie noob. :) I would appreciate help on the colour, not on their size, the tub etc as I'm already aware of how to look after them properly.
 
Do they lack iridophores? You can tell this in the juvenile state. I have a melanoid juvie.

It's hard to say definitely from the photos but I would say that they are melanoid as I don't see iridophores. I am just unsure if the albino would be classified as melanoid or axanthic, but it is beautiful.
 
Hello
I'd say melanoid albino. and melanoid, (if both have no shineys - how technical i am)
They are only a wee bit skinny, i think the black one is at a funny angle in the first pic.
Not take much to fatten them out a bit!

Mel
 
Like I mentioned in the previous post, it's their possible genetics and phenotype I'm interested in clarifying, I'm well aware that they are young, of different size and a little underweight, but that's not the question I'm asking! Could we please stick to the topic if that's at all possible, I don't want to repeat in each post that I know they need fattening up, I know that they're different sizes, and that I won't be able to do a sod about it until I actually have them at the end of the month.

Thanks anyway, I think I'm most likely right in identifying them, my eyes just end up going funny after trying to compare photos for so long! I'll soon see if they have any iridophores in a few weeks.
 
Because I hoped someone could say 'yes, I've had young melanoids that looked like that' or 'no, they don't look anything like the ones I've seen/had, I think they're [this]', not to be told by three members that they're too thin or shouldn't be together, hence this is why this is in the breeding & colour/genetics section, not general care. I wanted confirmation on what I thought I was seeing as last year I came across quite a few axies that closely resembled melanoid but turned out to be very dark wild types at maturity, which is why I posted asking for some clarification on their juvenile colouring. I don't think it's asking too much for help on what I'm asking for, is it? Or has caudata's policy on replying to queries changed since I last visited.
 
People here are solely here to give advice when advice is needed. Your pictures clearly show a situation in which Axies are kept inappropriately, and that's why so many people responded the way they did. It doesn't matter what section you post in...if the animals are kept in inappropriate settings, people are going to let you know.
 
Fair enough, I do understand that, but having it repeated despite the situation being explained is hardly necessary is it? The only advice I was seeking was their colour/phenotype, not the husbandry of axolotls of which I'm very much aware of, and reiterating what I have repeated already, the animals are not in my possession yet so there is little I can do.
 
Don't take offense to the comments. They were intended to be constructive feedback and not a personal attack. We all love axies and just want to see them happy and healthy. : )

I am very impressed that those two can hang out together without drama. I wouldn't trust my adult axies to hang out with the little melanoid. Their appetities are out of control!

Best of luck with your new axies. They are super cute!
 
Hi there!
Sorry I’m late to this thread but I’ll try to actually answer the question!

Although it’s difficult to tell from the pics, it’s my opinion that the albino is indeed a melanoid (as already suggested) because the eyes look quite large… (I realise that it’s an illusion caused by the lack of iridiphore rings…no need to clarify that thanks) I’ve attached a couple of pics showing our albinos – regular (d/d a/a M/m) and melanoid (d/d a/a m/m) – hope this helps!

The little guy appears to have some speckles on his head, which makes me suspect he probably isn’t melanoid – more likely to be a black wild-type. Melanoids tend to be a consistent charcoal colour even when they are fairly young…

BTW, you should probably fatten them up a bit… just KIDDING! Heh heh heh…
 

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Hi how did you get your axolotls' gills to look so nice and long??
 
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