Breeding the lake patzcuaro salamander
Spawns mainly in winter, cued by shortening day length and the natural seasonal temperature cycle; eggs are laid singly or in loose groups on aquatic plants and other objects. Adults eat eggs and larvae, so remove eggs or adults.
Step by step
Pair.
Cool aquarium.
Winter cooling.
Several hundred to more than 1,000 eggs (about 1.8 mm) laid over 24-48 hours; larvae hatch after about 2-3 weeks depending on temperature.
Larvae eat daphnia and brine shrimp.
- Heat
- Poor water
- Wild-caught stock
Male or female
Mature males have a swollen, rounded cloaca, most obvious in the breeding season; females lack this swelling and are heavier-bodied. Compare animals side by side.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- Hard: for experienced breeders.
Day-by-day plan
Typical for frogs, newts and turtles
- Day 0Eggs
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
A general guide for this breeding type. Days change with temperature and species.
Simulator: guided
Needs a special setup. Read the species guide first.
Simulator: try it yourself
Set up a virtual breeding tank and see what would likely happen.
- Without live or frozen food the parents aren't in breeding condition.
An educational estimate from the breeding rules, not a promise.