Embrace Uniqueness
Explore the World of Axolotls
Lotsa Lotlz
New Clutches Coming Soon
Lotsa Lotlz
Welcome to Lotsa Lotlz
Lotsa Lotlz is a small business specializing in the sale of Axolotls and Axolotl-themed merchandise. As passionate advocates for these unique amphibians, we strive to provide our customers with the highest quality Axolotls and a wide range of Axolotl-inspired products. From Axolotl figurines and plushies to Axolotl-themed apparel, we offer a diverse selection to cater to Axolotl enthusiasts of all ages.
Lotsa Lotlz Story
Our Story
Lotsa Lotlz, LLC Is a family owned and operated business. We are dedicated to breeding axolotls that are healthy and happy.
We fell in love with Axolotls with our first axolotl we adopted. Since then we have adopted 5 more axolotls and Nessie and Finn blessed us with babies. Thats all how Lotsa Lotlz got started.
We hope everyone falls in love with these amazing creatures with unique abilities and personalities, like we did!
Everything on this site is based on our opinion and experiences. You may find that other breeders may do things a little different than us, but that's okay. We just want your axolotl to have the best life possible.
Lotsa Lotlz
Axolotl Facts
Axolotls are an endangered aquatic salamander that is found only in Mexico. Also known as the Mexican Walking Fish.
Axolotls are unique as they can breathe in water using gills (Rami) that are on their neck and out of water using lungs (for a very short time).
Axolotls have the unique ability to regenerate their gills, tails, legs, feet, arms and parts of heart, spine and brain.
Legal in your State
Axolotls are not legal in every state in the US.
Please make sure they are legal in your home state before adoption or purchasing an axolotl.
Illegal States:
California
Maine
New Jersey
D.C.
Permits needed in:
New Mexico
Hawaii
Life Span & Size
Life Spam
Axolotls live 10-15 years with proper care and nutrition.
Please make sure this is a commitment you a willing to continue for many years.
Size
Adult axolotls can grow to be more than 12 inches in length, females tend to grow bigger than males
Lotsa Lotlz
Tank Set Up for Juvenile Axolotls
To set up a starter tank you will need:
- 3-10 Gallon Fish Tank or small Critter Keeper
- Rock & Cave for Hiding
- Net
- Water Decolorizing Conditioner
- Water PH Kit
- Axolotl Food
Optional:
- Bubbler w/ Pump
- Tank Decor
- Pump Filter (50 % of the Water will need to be changed 1-2 times a week)
NO GRAVEL OR SAND
Tank Set Up For Adult Axolotls
To set up a starter tank you will need:
- 20 Gallon Long Breeder Fish Tank
- Pump Filter
- Rock & Cave for Hiding
- Net
- Water Conditioner
- Water PH Kit
- Axolotl Food
Optional:
- Bubbler w/ Pump
- Tank Decor
NO GRAVEL OR SAND
How To Tell If An Axolotl Is Male Or Female
1. Cloacal Area: One of the most reliable ways to determine the sex of an axolotl is by looking at their cloacal region. Male axolotls typically have larger and more prominent cloacal pores compared to females. These pores are located near the base of the tail and can be seen as small bumps or dots.
2. Body Size: In general, male axolotls tend to be slightly larger and more robust than females. This difference in size is most noticeable when comparing adult axolotls, as males may have a longer body and larger head than females.
However, Its not always easy to determine the sex of your axolotl until the axolotl reaches sexual maturity, which happens from 6-18 months of age.
Do you have a favorite Morph?
Finn Chilling with his Eggs
Lotsa Lotlz
Environment
Water Conditions
Water Conditions
Environment
Axolotls need at least 20 gallons of conditioned water for each adult axolotl. 40 Gallons for two Adult Axolotls.
We recommend 20 or 40 Gallon Breeder tanks, These tanks give the axolotl more of a swimming area
Filtration
Axolotls can be messy; we recommend a pump filter for the appropriate size tank to help keep your axolotl's
Environment
Axolotls need at least 20 gallons of conditioned water for each adult axolotl. 40 Gallons for two Adult Axolotls.
We recommend 20 or 40 Gallon Breeder tanks, These tanks give the axolotl more of a swimming area
Filtration
Axolotls can be messy; we recommend a pump filter for the appropriate size tank to help keep your axolotl's tank clean.
Bubblers
Bubblers are a great source of oxygen for your axolotls, but keep in mind, axolotls can become stressed if the air flow is too rapid.
However, some axolotls love to play in their bubbler.
Water Conditions
Water Conditions
Water Conditions
Axolotls are sensitive to ph levels, high-water temperatures and minerals in the water.
Water Conditioner or
De-chlorinator:
Axolotl tanks need to be free of chlorine.
We recommend using a water conditioner with any water added to your axolotl tank
Tank temperatures:
Axolotl tanks temp should be stay in low to mid 60s, however temp up to 68 is
Axolotls are sensitive to ph levels, high-water temperatures and minerals in the water.
Water Conditioner or
De-chlorinator:
Axolotl tanks need to be free of chlorine.
We recommend using a water conditioner with any water added to your axolotl tank
Tank temperatures:
Axolotl tanks temp should be stay in low to mid 60s, however temp up to 68 is acceptable but temps higher than 74 can cause stress, illness or even death of your axolotls.
PH Levels
Axolotl tanks should have a Ph level between 7.4-7.6.
axolotls can tolerate ph levels between 6.5-8 however anything outside the normal can lead to ammonia toxicity.
We recommend having a Ph level kits nearby to check levels as needed.
Gravel & Sand
Water Conditions
Gravel & Sand
Gravel:
We DO NOT recommend gravel for your axolotl's tank; they could eat the gravel causing an impaction or death of your axolotl.
Sand:
Very fine sand can be used in your axolotl's tank: keep in mind sand can also cause impaction if your axolotls eat a large amount of sand.
Bare bottom tank:
We highly recommend a bare bottom tank. no risk o
Gravel:
We DO NOT recommend gravel for your axolotl's tank; they could eat the gravel causing an impaction or death of your axolotl.
Sand:
Very fine sand can be used in your axolotl's tank: keep in mind sand can also cause impaction if your axolotls eat a large amount of sand.
Bare bottom tank:
We highly recommend a bare bottom tank. no risk of eating anything that can cause issues with your axolotls
Feeding
Water Conditions
Gravel & Sand
Babies:
Will need to be fed soon after birth (within 24 hours) Babies will need to be fed 2-3 times daily with newly hatched brine shrimp or baby daphnia.
Larva & Juveniles:
Will need to be fed 2 times a day with baby brine shrimp, daphnia, blood worms, food pellets or micro worms.
Adults:
Will need to be fed once daily or every other day,
Babies:
Will need to be fed soon after birth (within 24 hours) Babies will need to be fed 2-3 times daily with newly hatched brine shrimp or baby daphnia.
Larva & Juveniles:
Will need to be fed 2 times a day with baby brine shrimp, daphnia, blood worms, food pellets or micro worms.
Adults:
Will need to be fed once daily or every other day, lg red worms, blood worms, insects, food pellets or freeze-dried shrimp.
Vision & Lighting
Vision & Lighting
Vision & Lighting
Eyesight:
Axolotls have poor eyesight, which can cause them to mistake other axolotls and non-food items for food such as gravel or sand ect..
Lighting:
Axolotls are very sensitive to light and prefer a darker environment.
We recommend using dim lighting and provide hiding places for your axolotl to avoid the bright light and sun.
Illness
Vision & Lighting
Vision & Lighting
Impaction:
Can be caused by ingesting small stones, gravel or snails: which can cause the digestion system to not work properly and can cause death of your axolotl.
Stress:
Can be caused by untreated water, strong water flow and high -water temperatures.
Signs of Stress:
Some signs that your axolotl is stressed is lack of appetite, floating on
Impaction:
Can be caused by ingesting small stones, gravel or snails: which can cause the digestion system to not work properly and can cause death of your axolotl.
Stress:
Can be caused by untreated water, strong water flow and high -water temperatures.
Signs of Stress:
Some signs that your axolotl is stressed is lack of appetite, floating on their side
forward -curled gills and curled tail.
Bubble Gut & Floating:
Although axolotls like to float from time to time, excessive floating can indicate there are bubbles in your axolotls gut. If it appears that they are unable to return to the bottom of the tank, floating to the surface against their will or appear to be distressed when floating; this may indicate that you need to check water temp or water ph levels
These are a few of the most common illnesses that can affect you axolotls' health.
If your Axolotl is not eating, lying on their side or look fuzzy (White spots that look like fungus) the may benefit from a tea bath.
Tea Bath- One cup of brewed BLACK TEA ( no flavors) per 1 gallon of Conditioned water
Shake well and make sure the water temp is around 64 degrees.
Let the axolotl stay in the Tea Bath for 15-20 mins 1-2 times a day for 3 days.
You can also add a bubbler for extra oxygen for your axolotl.
Be sure to separate the ill axolotl from the others to avoid others from getting sick.
Mating
Vision & Lighting
Life Cycle
Step 1. The male and female will nudge each other's cloacal area, leading to the "mating dance", with both axolotls circling each other.
Step 2. The male will move away while undulating the posterior part of his body and tail, and the female follows him.
Step 3. The male will deposit a spermatophore (a cone-shaped jelly mass with a sperm ca
Step 1. The male and female will nudge each other's cloacal area, leading to the "mating dance", with both axolotls circling each other.
Step 2. The male will move away while undulating the posterior part of his body and tail, and the female follows him.
Step 3. The male will deposit a spermatophore (a cone-shaped jelly mass with a sperm cap) by vigorously shaking his tail for a few seconds, then continue to deposit his spermatophore throughout the tank after courtship.
Step 4. The female then moves over the spermatophore while shaking her tail, as she picks up the spermatophore with her cloaca.
Step 5. The female axolotl will begin laying eggs in 1-2 days. The eggs will be surrounded by a slime that protects the growing axolotl larva.
Step 6. The babies will start hatching within 14-21 days.
Life Cycle
Vision & Lighting
Life Cycle
Eggs Stage:
Eggs enclosed in a mucus like jelly are laid by the female axolotl and are attached to different locations around the tank. Eggs will begin to hatch after 2-3 weeks.
Larva stage or Fry stage:
At this stage the babies will begin to grow larger gills, front and back legs and feet
Juvenile stage:
during this stage the axolotls will
Eggs Stage:
Eggs enclosed in a mucus like jelly are laid by the female axolotl and are attached to different locations around the tank. Eggs will begin to hatch after 2-3 weeks.
Larva stage or Fry stage:
At this stage the babies will begin to grow larger gills, front and back legs and feet
Juvenile stage:
during this stage the axolotls will begin to grow longer and become more active.
Adult stage:
at this stage 6-18 month, the gender well become apparent. The axolotls are now adults and can breed.