Wild GFP Glow in the Dark Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) Discus though 40+ gallons is strongly

though 40+ gallons is strongly preferred—especially for pairs or community setups

They are best suited for experienced aquarists who can replicate their natural blackwater environment

Juveniles display a deep black coloration that gradually fades into a lighter

Taller tanks are ideal to support their vertical growth and finnage

Featuring bold vertical striping over a silvery base with subtle red and blue highlights

Wild GFP Glow in the Dark Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) Discus though 40+ gallons is stronglyGFP is the short for green fluorescent protein which means it glows in the dark! As legend has it, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, which disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed. They are neotenic, meaning that the adults retain traits seen only in juveniles of similar species. While most amphibians grow out of their aquatic phase to begin their lives on land, the axolotl largely retains its larval