Moderate
Wild Type Green Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)
10–22°C · pH 7–8 · 100L
£26.99
One XXL axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) from a mixed-colour batch — larger than 12–15 cm, colour not selectable. A cool-water (10–22°C), species-only animal that grows to around 30 cm and needs a long aquarium of at least 100 litres with a bare or fine-sand floor.
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Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Ambystoma mexicanum
Max Adult Size
up to 30 cm
Care Level
Intermediate
Temperament
Species-only
Temperature
10–22°C
pH Range
7–8
Hardness
8–18 dGH
Minimum Tank
100L
Diet
Carnivore: axolotl pellets or sticks, earthworms and frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
10–22°C
10°CIdeal22°C
pH Level
7–8
7Ideal8
Water Hardness
8–18 dGH
8 dGHIdeal18 dGH
Ambystoma mexicanum
Mixed Colour Axolotl XXL (Ambystoma mexicanum)
Species-only
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One XXL axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) from a mixed-colour batch — larger than 12–15 cm, colour not selectable. A cool-water (10–22°C), species-only animal that grows to around 30 cm and needs a long aquarium of at least 100 litres with a bare or fine-sand floor.
listing-built-2026-10-01
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Ambystoma mexicanum
Max Adult Size
up to 30 cm
Care Level
Intermediate
Temperament
Species-only
Temperature
10–22°C
pH Range
7–8
Hardness
8–18 dGH
Minimum Tank
100L
Diet
Carnivore: axolotl pellets or sticks, earthworms and frozen foods
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
10–22°C
10°CIdeal22°C
pH Level
7–8
7Ideal8
Water Hardness
8–18 dGH
8 dGHIdeal18 dGH
A large axolotl from a mixed-colour batch
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a salamander that keeps its feathery external gills and fully aquatic life into adulthood. Its native range is the Valley of Mexico, associated with the lakes of Xochimilco and Chalco; aquarium animals are captive-bred. This listing is for one XXL axolotl — larger than our 12–15 cm size — chosen from a mixed-colour batch.
The colour is not selectable. The photo shows one of the colours that may arrive (a pink-white animal with red gills); others in the batch can be different colour forms. If you need a particular colour, choose a colour-named axolotl listing instead.
| Scientific name | Ambystoma mexicanum |
|---|---|
| Family | Ambystomatidae |
| Origin of the species | Valley of Mexico (Xochimilco and Chalco) |
| Size supplied | XXL — larger than 12–15 cm |
| Adult size | Around 30 cm |
| Temperature | 10–22°C (cool; no tropical heating) |
| pH | 7.0–8.0 |
| Hardness | 8–18 dGH |
| Aquarium | Long and wide; at least 100 litres for a small group |
| Colour | Mixed — not selectable |
| Sold as | One axolotl per quantity |
What you receive
One quantity is one live XXL axolotl; the colour is whichever animal is picked from the mixed batch, and sex is not guaranteed. Because it is already large, have the full-size aquarium running and matured before ordering.
Aquarium and water
Axolotls need cool water: OATA gives 10–22°C, so a heated tropical aquarium is not suitable. Use a long, wide aquarium with efficient filtration and gentle flow — OATA’s guidance for a small group is at least 100 litres — a bare floor or fine sand (never small gravel that can be swallowed), shade from caves or plants, and a lid. pH 7.0–8.0 and 8–18 dGH are OATA’s broad group-level values.
Feeding
A carnivore: feed sinking axolotl pellets or sticks and earthworms, with occasional frozen foods. Adults usually eat every two to three days; remove uneaten food.
Tank mates and behaviour
Keep axolotls on their own. Fish nip the gills, small fish are eaten and tropical temperatures are harmful. Do not mix axolotls of very different sizes.
Follow the arrival sequence before releasing the axolotl
Tropical Fish Co’s delivery and Live Arrival Guarantee policy explains the packing and arrival procedure. Livestock is hand-bagged in pure oxygen and placed in an insulated poly box, with a heat pack when the weather calls for it. Someone must be at the address to receive the parcel because live animals cannot be left unattended.
- Receive the parcel in person and start filming before opening it. Show the parcel still sealed with the outer box visible.
- Open the parcel in one continuous take. Keep filming until the axolotl can be seen inside the sealed bag before anything is disturbed.
- Float the bag for 20–30 minutes so the temperature equalises slowly.
- Do not pour the bag water into the aquarium. Release the axolotl without adding transport water to the established system.
If a Live Arrival Guarantee claim is required, contact us on the same day with the order number and the continuous unboxing video. Before the parcel arrives, confirm that ammonia and nitrite read zero and that the aquarium matches the water values on this page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose the colour?
No. This XXL axolotl comes from a mixed-colour batch and the colour is not selectable; the photo shows one of the colours that may arrive.
How big is XXL?
XXL is larger than our 12–15 cm size. OATA describes axolotls reaching around 30 cm as adults.
Do axolotls need a heater?
Usually not. OATA gives 10–22°C; heated tropical aquariums are too warm.
Can axolotls live with fish?
No. They belong in a species-only aquarium.
Public references
- OATA: How to look after axolotls and aquatic frogs — temperature, aquarium size, substrate and feeding guidance.
- Wikipedia: Axolotl — natural history, native range and colour forms.
- RSPCA aquarium environment guidance — biological filtration and the aquarium nitrogen cycle.
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- 4 out of 5Verified buyer
I have a small group of long finned mountain minnows. So was delighted to be able to order ten of this variety to increase the genetics in my tank . The ones I recieved are healthy but it’s to early to give a verdict on wether they are of a long finned type since they are small currently.
Gordon Walker · 23 Sept 2026
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