{"product_id":"assorted-hybrid-albino-gold-axolotl","title":"Assorted Hybrid Albino \u0026 Gold Axolotl","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAmbystoma mexicanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssorted Hybrid Albino \u0026amp; Gold Axolotls are captive-bred color varieties of the fully aquatic Mexican axolotl. These animals can display pale albino, cream, yellow, or golden coloration, along with the characteristic feathery external gills that make axolotls one of the most distinctive animals in the freshwater aquarium hobby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this is an \u003cstrong\u003eassorted hybrid listing\u003c\/strong\u003e, exact coloration is not guaranteed. Aqua Huna specifically notes that its current batch is paler than the animals pictured, so customers should expect natural variation rather than purchasing this product for one exact shade of gold. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; best kept individually\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20 gallons minimum; larger preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e60–68°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e7.0–8.0\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–15 years with proper care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axolotls require a fully cycled \u003cstrong\u003ecool-water aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e with excellent water quality, gentle filtration, low water movement, subdued lighting, and multiple hiding areas. A long aquarium footprint is preferable because axolotls spend most of their time along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare-bottom tanks or appropriately fine sand are recommended. Avoid gravel, pebbles, and other substrate pieces that can be swallowed while the axolotl is feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Warning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axolotls are \u003cstrong\u003enot tropical aquarium animals\u003c\/strong\u003e. Maintain water around 60–68°F and avoid prolonged exposure to warm water. Depending on ambient room temperature, an aquarium fan or dedicated chiller may be required. Specialty axolotl sellers likewise recommend the 60–68°F range. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed a protein-rich carnivorous diet. Appropriately sized earthworms\/nightcrawlers make an excellent staple, supplemented with quality sinking axolotl or carnivore pellets and other suitable protein-rich foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping axolotls individually is generally the safest option. Fish can nip their delicate external gills, while smaller fish may be eaten. Multiple axolotls can also injure one another, particularly when animals are significantly different in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eColor is not guaranteed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Aqua Huna product is sold as an \u003cstrong\u003eAssorted Hybrid Albino \u0026amp; Gold Axolotl\u003c\/strong\u003e, and individual animals can vary considerably in color and appearance. Aqua Huna states that its current batch is paler than its product photos. Males and females are selected randomly. Aqua Huna also says the current batch is approximately twice the size shown in its photos but does \u003cstrong\u003enot provide a measured purchase size\u003c\/strong\u003e, so Felipe's Fish should not guarantee a specific arrival size. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLegal Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axolotl ownership is restricted in certain jurisdictions. Aqua Huna specifically lists California, Maine, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C. as places where ownership is prohibited, with permits required in New Mexico and Hawaii. 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