If you’re thinking about getting an axolotl for your aquarium, you may be wondering if they’ll eat the guppies. In this blog post, we’ll answer that question and more! We’ll discuss the different types of fish that can live with axolotls, as well as the water conditions they need to thrive. Stay tuned for more information on keeping axolotls in your home aquarium.
Will axolotls eat guppies?
The answer to this question depends on the size of your axolotl and the size of your guppy. If you have a baby axolotl, it’s unlikely that they will eat your guppies because they are still too small. However, if you have a full-grown axolotl, there is a strong chance that they could eat your guppies. In general, it’s best to avoid keeping axolotls and guppies together in the same tank.
Large fish to keep
If you’re looking for fish that can live with axolotls, there are a few different options. Goldfish and koi are both good choices, as long as they are kept in a large enough tank. Other good options include plecos, catfish, and certain types of loaches. It’s important to do your research before adding any fish to your tank, as some fish are not compatible with axolotls.
Water Conditions
Axolotls need to be kept in water that is cool and well-oxygenated. They prefer tanks with plenty of hiding places, such as caves or logs. If you’re keeping more than one axolotl in the same tank, it’s important to provide enough space for them to spread out. Axolotls are sensitive to changes in water conditions, so it’s important to keep a close eye on your tank and make sure the levels are stable.
My big mistake
As a seasoned fishkeeper, I am aware the Guppies give birth to live babies and made the mistake of having an Angel Fisk in the tank and it just gobbled up the young, so, with that in mind, we will have a look at the breeds of fish that should not be kept in the same tank as an Axolotl and whether it will eat the babies.
Will an Axolotl eat newborn Guppies?
The quick answer to this is yes, an Axolotl will eat newborn Guppies given the chance. Newborn guppies are incredibly small and delicate, and an adult axolotl can easily mistake them for food. If you have a baby axolotl, it’s best to keep it in a separate tank from your guppies to avoid any accidental meals.
Breeds of fish that should NOT be kept with an Axolotl
Just like any other animal, there are certain breeds of fish that should not be kept with an Axolotl. Some examples of these fish include:
– Glass Catfish
– Neon Tetras
– Goldfish
– Guppies (as we have already established)
These fish are all too small for an Axolotl to see as anything other than food. If you’re looking for fish that can live with your axolotl, it’s best to choose something that is a similar size or larger. Some good choices include plecos, catfish, and certain types of loaches.
As always, it’s important to do your research before adding any fish to your tank. Some fish are not compatible with axolotls, and you don’t want to end up with a dead axolotl or a tank full of eaten fish!
Fish that can be kept with Axolotls.
-Goldfish and koi are both good choices, as long as they are kept in a large enough tank.
-Other good options include plecos, catfish, and certain types of loaches.
-It’s important to do your research before adding any fish to your tank, as some fish are not compatible with axolotls.
–Axolotls need to be kept in water that is cool and well-oxygenated. They prefer tanks with plenty of hiding places, such as caves or logs.
-If you’re keeping more than one axolotl in the same tank, it’s important to provide enough space for them to spread out. Axolotls are sensitive to changes in water conditions, so it’s important to keep a close eye on your tank and make sure the levels are stable.
Chart of the size of tank and the number of Axolotls that can be kept in it
-A 20-gallon tank can comfortably house two axolotls.
-A 30-gallon tank can accommodate three to four axolotls.
-A 40-gallon tank is large enough for four to six axolotls.
-For every additional axolotl, you will need an additional ten gallons of space.
In general
It is best to avoid keeping axolotls and guppies together in the same tank. If you’re looking for fish that can live with axolotls, there are a few different options. Goldfish and koi are both good choices, as long as they are kept in a large enough tank. Other good options include plecos, catfish, and certain types of loaches.
It’s important to do your research before adding any fish to your tank, as some fish are not compatible with axolotls. Axolotls need to be kept in water that is cool and well-oxygenated. They prefer tanks with plenty of hiding places, such as caves or logs.
If you’re keeping more than one axolotl in the same tank, it’s important to provide enough space for them to spread out. Axolotls are sensitive to changes in water conditions, so it’s important to keep a close eye on your tank and make sure the levels are stable.
