{"product_id":"sera-axolotl-wafers-40g-soft-sinking-staple-food","title":"Sera Axolotl Wafers (40g \/ 1.4 oz) | Soft Sinking Staple Food for Adult Axolotls","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .aq-pd { font-family: Georgia, serif; color: #1a1a1a; max-width: 860px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; }\n  .aq-pd h2 { font-size: 1.45em; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.01em; border-left: 4px solid #FF5722; padding-left: 12px; margin: 2em 0 0.6em; }\n  .aq-pd p { margin: 0.5em 0 1em; }\n  .aq-callout { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 1.6em 0; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .aq-callout strong { color: #f5c518; }\n  .aq-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 14px; margin: 1em 0 1.6em; }\n  .aq-feature-card { background: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 16px; border-left: 3px solid #FF5722; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9em; }\n  .aq-feature-card strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 3px; color: #1a1a1a; }\n  .aq-feature-card span { color: #555; }\n  .aq-specs-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 1em; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.93em; }\n  .aq-specs-table th { background: #1a1a1a; color: #fff; text-align: left; padding: 9px 14px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.82em; }\n  .aq-specs-table td { padding: 8px 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; vertical-align: top; }\n  .aq-specs-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #f9f9f9; }\n  .aq-specs-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; width: 45%; color: #444; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"aq-pd\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSera Axolotl Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e are a complete staple food designed specifically for axolotls — soft, sinking chips that go soft in water but hold their shape so your axolotl can eat at its own pace without clouding the tank. Built around 42% protein from fish meal and green-lipped mussel meat, with Haematococcus algae for color support and prebiotic mannan oligosaccharides for gut health. No artificial dyes, no preservatives. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish \u0026amp; amphibian nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e or shop \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003eall freshwater\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-callout\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the way axolotls actually eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The chips \u003cstrong\u003ego soft but stay intact\u003c\/strong\u003e — your axolotl can take its time without the food breaking up into a cloud of waste. \u003cstrong\u003eNo dyes, no preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e, just a clean, high-protein staple suitable for axolotls 4.7\" and up.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is the everyday \u003cstrong\u003estaple food\u003c\/strong\u003e for adult and sub-adult axolotls (4.7 inches \/ 12 cm and up). It replaces or supplements the live\/frozen worm rotation most axolotl keepers use, and works well for keepers who want a cleaner, more convenient option without the protein crash you'd get from a generic sinking pellet. The soft, gradually-softening texture matches how axolotls naturally feed — slow, exploratory, and gulping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"aq-features\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e42% Protein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish meal \u0026amp; green-lipped mussel — built for carnivorous amphibians.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Sinking Chips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGo soft in water but hold their shape — no clouding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMannan Oligosaccharides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.5% prebiotic for digestive support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaematococcus Algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural carotenoid source for color support.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Dyes or Preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean staple — exactly what axolotls need, nothing they don't.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"aq-feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOmega Fatty Acids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports healthy skin, gills, and overall condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times per week, one portion that's consumed within 30 minutes. Remove any uneaten leftovers to keep the water clean — axolotl tanks are sensitive to ammonia spikes from rotting food. Suitable for axolotls 4.7 in \/ 12 cm and up; for smaller juveniles, supplement with live or frozen blackworms and bloodworms. The chips sink immediately so axolotls can feed at substrate level where they're most comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"aq-specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSera\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAxolotl Wafers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 g \/ 1.4 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft sinking chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude Ash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFish meal, wheat flour, wheat germ, Ca-caseinate, brewers yeast, fish oil, green-lipped mussel meal, Haematococcus algae, garlic, mannan oligosaccharides (0.5%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFor Axolotls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.7 in \/ 12 cm and up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55845\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-axolotl-aquatic-newt-food\"\u003eZooMed Axolotl \u0026amp; Aquatic Newt Food\u003c\/a\u003e — alternative high-protein sinking pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/axolotl-wild-type\"\u003eWild Type Axolotl\u003c\/a\u003e — if you're looking to add an axolotl to your tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish \u0026amp; amphibian nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I feed my axolotl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdult axolotls only need feeding 2–3 times per week. Daily feeding is unnecessary and leads to obesity and water-quality problems. Juveniles can be fed more often — every other day — but still on a portion-controlled schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this as the only food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's labeled and formulated as a staple. That said, most axolotl keepers rotate in live or frozen blackworms, earthworms, or bloodworms once a week for variety and enrichment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy axolotl is smaller than 4.7 inches — can I feed this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chip size is geared toward sub-adult and adult axolotls. For juveniles under 4.7 in, stick with live blackworms or finely chopped earthworms until they grow into the wafer size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cloud my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe chips soften but hold their shape, which is the whole point. Pull any uneaten chips after 30 minutes to keep water quality high. Axolotl tanks need cool, clean water to thrive — leftover food is the fastest path to ammonia issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48510403707099,"sku":"55845","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_157b5835-d616-41b6-b988-7fa1865514fb.png?v=1774442285","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sera-axolotl-wafers-40g-soft-sinking-staple-food","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}