shadoh Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 They are very cute Sarah Lindo in my new favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) Thanks Paul & Jarrod! They are both super cute. Lindo is a little more interactive than Hambriento, Hambriento is the shy one who runs to hide when you come over. I can never catch Lindo's colour on camera, s/he is a gorgeous lemony/lemon meringue. Lindo is also twice the size as Hambriento. Getting a bit of a belly! Edited October 13, 2011 by Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 (edited) Little hands growing back! Edited October 13, 2011 by Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luv_my_fish Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 I'm not really a fan of Axolotls, but Sonriente may have converted me...and those babies...HOW CUTE!!!!!!!! I really love how well you look after them Sarah If I ever have to get rid of my fish, I want to give them to you :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thankyou! I try to look after them well, they seem happy and healthy enough! Haha, thanks.. but I don't think you'll be giving up your fish anytime soon. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv_my_fish Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 No, but I move around alot and have had to get rid of a few fish over the years I think I will just stick with bettas until I settle down somewhere though. It is too heartbreaking getting rid of all your tanks and fish, but I wouldn't mind if they went to you because then I know they would be looked after :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Ah, shame. True, I don't know if I'd be able to give up my axies and other fish.... Why thankyou, you just made my day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv_my_fish Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Not a problem :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 GROWTH SPURT! Lindo = 9cms. Hambriento = 5cms. They're growing up so fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasing Sanity Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 SFF, I personally find them to be easier than Bettas - possibly because this year I've lost so many Bettas due to water, disease, etc - but the axies are fine. Not sure... maybe that's it. Bettas are a lot harder than the LFS makes it look! As for their activeness - youngsters swim around a lot, but as they become adults, they tend to stay at the bottom a bit more. They generally laze around the tank-bottom, but do swim sometimes. I'm leaning towards them being partly nocturnal, as I'm pretty sure they have their swim parties at night time when I'm not looking! As for them looking still at the LFS - yes they generally are still, but the LFS don't really look that happy, as do the bettas in jars. They are often housed on gravel in LFS, and anything smaller than the size of their head is eaten, and gravel can impact them. Axolotls prefer a gentle current. Strong currents stress them out. I have a canister filter with a spray bar, that seems to be OK. As for a chiller - very much recommended! I could REALLY use one of them, Summers are a NIGHTMARE! I just can't seem to keep it cool easily at all. I recommend reading these links, if you haven't seen them already - http://www.axolotl.org/index.htm http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/articles_axolotl.shtml http://all-about-axolotls.blogspot.com/ Feel free to ask any questions you may have. They are meant to be nocturnal, but Captain Slow spends all day swimming and playing and sleeps at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Good lord what are you feeding them Sarah? the tummy on that axi is huge LOL Buda Axi maby they are great pics Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Haha, thanks Les! Bloodworms and small earthworms. Hehe, Hambriento really pigged out before I took the pics - he generally isn't all-tummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kertaz Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Is it just me or their mouths aren't as smily as Banana's? Nice looking axies and great pics, though :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks Kertaz! All axolotls tend to appear super smiley! It's one of the reasons I love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 What is this? Come and talk to me and Thomas! This is like thye first time I have seen these guys I think, cute :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ooh... busted... haha. What do you mean the first time you've seen them? I sent you photos the day I got them! Remember? You were away, and asked for tiny pics so you didn't have much to download... you were all like they're so cute... I have to start calling you Dory, so forgetful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ohh yea, they look bigger now, have they grown?You still arn't on! Don't make me come down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Yes! I told you they had a growth spurt yesterday. What am I going to do with you, Dory? Or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I don't read the tread, I just look at the pretty pictures Or you arn't invited to my birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I know that, that's why I told you! I'm pretty sure I said something about it on the phone as well, although not positive on that. I definitely did tell you elsewhere. I was kinda hoping for a duel! That would be fun................. for me. :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Oh yea, you told me when I called on Friday, I remember now Well we arn't dueling unless you coem on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Haha, about time! No point really, you know I'll win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 well just come on! Or I'm not getting axies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Ooohhh.... threatening. Haha, you'll get axies. Anyway, when mine breed (because they will eventually), I'll send you up like 100 eggies. No escaping them, try as you might. *Mwhahahahaha* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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