Are axolotyls good pets for a 7 yr old and how easy are they to keep?

Question

Can they be kept in a normal fish tank with filter ?

Answer 1

I would say there are other pets that would be more appropriate.

They can be kept in a regular tank with a filter, but in most situations, they can't be kept in cool enough water to live their normal lifespan.  They prefer water temperatures around 65oF, and in warmer water, an animal that should live about 15 years maybe lives 2.  

Axolotls are definitely cute (part of their appeal) but they shouldn't be handled or kept with fish - it's pretty much just the axolotls in a species tank.  They aren't very active except when eating and this may create the tendency to want to overfeed them.

Apart from that, their care is much like a fish - weekly water changes of about 25%, feeding with a variety of foods including pellets (fish or turtle), bloodworms, enriched brine shrimp, earthworms, etc.

Some info on axolotls:  http://www.axolotl.org/ , http://inky.50megs.com/axolotlnewfaq.htm...