{"product_id":"drtims-axolotl-food-sticks-1-5oz","title":"DrTim's Axolotl Food Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-protein sinking stick made just for axolotls.\u003c\/strong\u003e DrTim's Axolotl Food Sticks are an easily digestible daily diet built for axolotls, newts, and other aquatic salamanders. The sticks sink quickly so your axolotl can hunt them off the bottom the way it feeds in nature, and a unique blend of animal and plant proteins delivers the complete nutrition a growing or adult axolotl needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/leucistic-axolotl-ambystoma-mexicanum-freshwater\"\u003eaxolotl\u003c\/a\u003e? Pair these sticks with the right water care, then browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e for the whole tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy These Sticks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-protein formula\u003c\/strong\u003e from a unique mix of animal and plant proteins, matched to a carnivorous axolotl's needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinking sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e that drop to the bottom where axolotls naturally forage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasily digestible\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps cut waste and keep tank water cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor every life stage\u003c\/strong\u003e, from juvenile through adult axolotls, newts, and salamanders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e by DrTim's Aquatics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed as many sticks as your axolotl will eat within a few minutes. Growing juveniles do well fed daily, while most adults are fed every 2 to 3 days. Remove any uneaten sticks after 12 hours so they do not foul the water. Axolotls stay healthiest in cool, clean, well filtered freshwater, so pair feeding with regular water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:42%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eDrTim's Aquatics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSinking stick, daily axolotl diet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.5 oz (43 g)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAxolotls, newts, and aquatic salamanders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eProtein source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUnique mix of animal and plant proteins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sera-axolotl-wafers-40g-soft-sinking-staple-food\"\u003eSera Axolotl Wafers\u003c\/a\u003e to rotate in as a second staple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/drtims-one-and-only-axolotl-2oz-live-nitrifying-bacteria\"\u003eDrTim's One and Only for Axolotls\u003c\/a\u003e to cycle a new tank with live nitrifying bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-axolotl-conditioner\"\u003eSeachem Axolotl Conditioner\u003c\/a\u003e to dechlorinate at every water change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-axolotl-buffer\"\u003eSeachem Axolotl Buffer\u003c\/a\u003e to hold the right pH and hardness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I feed my axolotl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed juveniles daily and most adults every 2 to 3 days. Offer only what your axolotl finishes in a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the sticks cloud my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe formula is made to be easily digestible and low waste, but always remove uneaten sticks after 12 hours and keep up with water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan newts and salamanders eat these too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The same sticks are formulated for axolotls, newts, and aquatic salamanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be my axolotl's main food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it works as a complete daily staple. Many keepers also offer occasional treats like earthworms or bloodworms for variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DrTim’s Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48302022754523,"sku":"DT01139","price":7.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_4b8cc39f-d081-4410-9a51-5d37dd74af94.png?v=1772028725","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/drtims-axolotl-food-sticks-1-5oz","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}