Can axolotls live with flowerhorns?
Verdict
No
No. Axolotls and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); flowerhorns need 80–89°F. No temperature suits both.
What to watch
- Deal breakerAxolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); flowerhorns need 80–89°F. No temperature suits both.
- Deal breakerFish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.
What works
- pH 7–8 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: axolotls the bottom, flowerhorns the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Axolotl | Flowerhorn | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 60–66 °F | 80–89 °F |
| pH | 6.5–8 | 7–8 |
| Adult size | 10.0 in | 12.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 20 gal | 75 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Alone or in pairs | One per tank |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
Questions
Can axolotls live with flowerhorns?
No. Axolotls and flowerhorns should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); flowerhorns need 80–89°F. No temperature suits both.
What temperature suits both axolotls and flowerhorns?
None. Axolotls need 60–66 °F and flowerhorns need 80–89 °F, so the ranges do not meet.
What size tank do axolotls and flowerhorns need together?
At least 75 gal, set by the flowerhorn. Add space for each extra fish.