Water Critters

09/29/2024

Wanna see my axolotls in a movie? It's finally available online (for a limited time!) It's shown in the original French version with English subtitles. Scroll down for details! Thank you for the support

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08/02/2024

Congrats team! Of course, you had some very photogenic subjects ;)

07/03/2023

Since this time of year is too hot to ship cold-blooded critters, I've decided to take July and August off. I won't be around to answer your axolotl health questions, so please remember to keep an eye on water temperatures! Cold water changes may not be enough to keep your axolotls comfortable as we head into these warmer months, so have your a/c, fan and/or chiller ready. Frozen water bottles can also help in emergencies!

If you're in the Montréal area and need veterinary assistance for your axolotl, please contact Dr. Goldberg at Royal Vet (see the link below).

Have a great summer! See you in September!

Royal Vet is a veterinary services center in Montreal for veterinary care

03/27/2023

Just like us, axolotls can sometimes sprout various weird skin growths, especially in their old age. Here's a flow chart to help you figure out what to do about it.

Feel free to share and repost. No credit necessary, but if you'd like to cite your source, here's a link to the article:
https://www.watercritters.ca/2023/03/27/axolotl-skin-growths/

02/14/2023

A couple of years ago, I posted an article about which fish made the best tankmates for axolotls. A lot of people were very upset that I filed guppies under "experienced owners only" without an explanation. Sometimes, I just don't have the energy to launch into a super lenghty explanation, you know? So I left it at that, with the promise that I'd post a separate article about it eventually.

Here it is.

Posted on February 14, 2023 by gen Why I don’t recommend keeping guppies with your axolotl Yes, I know they sound like a good match in theory. Guppies are typically considered beginner fish, they’re not super nippy, and they reproduce a lot. Even if your axolotl eats a few, you wouldn’t miss t...

02/12/2023

A warning to people impulse-buying axolotls (or EGGS!) at trade shows:

I am told that there are currently many "breeders" trying to dump hatchling and very small juvenile axolotls right now due to the extreme shortage of blackworms and other small, live food sources. Several people have reported to me that bags of eggs are even being sold at trade shows! These vendors have over-produced babies or had accidental clutches and thought it was a good idea to hatch them, or don't have the sense to cull the excess eggs, and now find that there simply isn't enough food available to keep them alive without spending the equivalent of a mortgage payment for a 2-week food supply.

Before you decide to take home tiny babies you need to understand that you're going to have the same problem, just on a smaller scale. Babies need frequent feeding with live foods. They will not take frozen, dried, or otherwise preserved foods for the first 6-8 weeks, and may require direct hand feeding for non-living foods for weeks after that. This means you need a constant source of live, high-protein foods of appropriate sizes as the babies grow. If you don't have them, the babies will grow very slowly, be permanently stunted, or die outright of malnutrition.

As I've stated on this page before; You should never get an axolotl under three months old unless you are experienced in their care, and have the necessary resources. An ethical seller will tell you that.

Please be aware:
(a) There are many genetic and health issues that are not obvious before about three months of age.
(b) Hatchlings and small juveniles are very sensitive to water conditions that have little effect on an older animal. In other words, they're fragile.
(c) After three months of age axolotls can be trained to take a variety of prepared and preserved foods that are readily available at pet shops or online, and can eat small nightcrawlers, red wigglers, etc. without hand-feeding. In fact, most responsible breeders will have already trained 3-4 month juveniles on pellets, worms, or other foods that are easy to obtain. We won't sell them at all (other than to people who have the requisite experience) unless they are eating floating pellets consistently.

01/24/2023

I'm back! Thanks everyone for your patience and encourgement. My health is slowly getting better. I will be restocking on axolotl food and supplies shortly.

Message me if you need:
• live insects (local pick-up only!)
• dry axolotl food
• Repashy gel food

That's it for now! Take care of your health, everyone!
Gen

02/23/2021

I can’t believed I haven’t posted for a year! Here are some photos of my mosaic newt to compensate.

10/07/2020

Kirby is all ready for his/her new home! There is a wait list for these guys, but you can add your name at watercritters.ca



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10/01/2020

Ariel is scared of the camera, so I only had time to take these few shots before she started spazzing out and pooping everywhere. (sigh) Baby pictures...

09/30/2020

Here’s an update on little Kartana, my beautiful little pumpkin child.

05/25/2020

Eddie is trying to play dead because he’s afraid of the camera, but he can’t help the gill flicks when you start talking to him XD

05/24/2020

It’s health check day. Taco is coming to say hello!

05/15/2020

Here are a few of the babies from my latest axolotl clutch. Why the weird label? These guys are a mix between my GFP line, my cute round-faced line, and my melanoid line. I’m excited to see them grow!

05/13/2020

Hinata was completely freaked out when I moved her to this large tub... But now that she’s spotted the bloodworms, I think she’ll be alright ; )

05/09/2020

I am now offering axolotl-themed fabric masks! There are several designs to choose from, and I will keep adding more. Stay safe, everyone : )

https://www.redbubble.com/people/watercritters/shop?artistUserName=watercritters&asc=u&iaCode=u-mask

04/28/2020

I’m in love~