Feeding juvenile axolotl

[Saddestbat]

Hi, I have a 5 month old axolotl and am struggling with feeding. She seems to like bloodworm but I've heard that's not a great main diet. She won't eat pellets, doesn't seem to notice daphnia and we've had mixed success with ox heart. I know that worms are good but I can't cut them up... I've tried and I just can't do it. Are there any worms or other live foods she can eat that are small enough to be fed whole? She is around 5 inches long at the moment. Thanks in advance!

 

[wolfen]

juvenile axolotls are more movement orientated then adults, give live food ie.. bloodworms, brineshrimp, shrimp, fish etc..
bloodworms are fine as part of a balanced diet, even worms don't contain all vitamins required (ie.. vitamin A) and should be fed along with a variety of foods, feed eyed food (shrimp, fish, etc..) as well as annelids (worms) for a balanced diet.

 

[Saddestbat]

Thanks so much for that. Any recommendations on types of fish suitable for her age? Would guppy fry be a good option? I know a lot of people feed their adult axolotl with adult guppies.

 

[wolfen]

most live bearing are suitable ie.. guppies, mollies, platies, swordtail.

 

[Saddestbat]

Awesome, thanks!