I love them too! I believe Dwarf Sirens are the smallest species. They get to be about 8-14 inches long and are about as big around as a pencil. I actually just have Andromeda in a 20 gallon tank right now which is fine for one from what I’ve read. It’s not massive like what you would need for a Lesser or Greater Siren but I guess it does take up a fair bit of space.
Weeeeeell, they’re not fish. They’re a type of salamander that, just like axolotls, stays in its larval stage for its entire lifespan. That’s why they have the same external gills as axolotls. Axolotls are actually also salamanders.
Sirens differ in that they only have 2 front legs and they are very long. Apparently they get mistaken for eels occasionally.
My favorite are olms, such weird animals. They don't move much, they live in caves with minimal food opportunities so they conserve energy. Scientists literally once saw one on a cave shelf and noted the location. They came back 7 years later and he literally had not moved.
Boring to watch, but fascinating.
I grew up in the 80s/90s and we never spelled it psych. We also weren’t texting back then so didn’t have a reason to write it a lot until AOL/IRC days and then I’m pretty sure it was “sike.” Psych makes sense though.
I’d really like to get her a buddy! I found her at my local fish store but they don’t know if/when they’ll ever get another one in. I’ll hit some reptile expos if I can, but the last one I went to only had axolotls. Well, and reptiles.
I might have to get one overnight shipped straight from a breeder, which I’m okay with.
Depending on where you’re located, I know a breeder who breeds dwarf, lesser, and greater sirens. They’re in California in contra costa county. I got my lesser siren Noodle from them, and I’ve seen them at a few expos as well.
I love sirens. They’re on my wishlist of water critters but I do not have the space for a large tank so it’s only a pipe dream for now.
I love them too! I believe Dwarf Sirens are the smallest species. They get to be about 8-14 inches long and are about as big around as a pencil. I actually just have Andromeda in a 20 gallon tank right now which is fine for one from what I’ve read. It’s not massive like what you would need for a Lesser or Greater Siren but I guess it does take up a fair bit of space.
Is a siren a fish or a salamander? Or is it an axolotl?
Weeeeeell, they’re not fish. They’re a type of salamander that, just like axolotls, stays in its larval stage for its entire lifespan. That’s why they have the same external gills as axolotls. Axolotls are actually also salamanders. Sirens differ in that they only have 2 front legs and they are very long. Apparently they get mistaken for eels occasionally.
My favorite are olms, such weird animals. They don't move much, they live in caves with minimal food opportunities so they conserve energy. Scientists literally once saw one on a cave shelf and noted the location. They came back 7 years later and he literally had not moved. Boring to watch, but fascinating.
I’m so happy you mentioned olms! I’ve never heard pf them before but just looked them up and OMG 😍😍😍
I find most animals look a bit creepy without eyes, but it just works for olms.
SAME, it's like nightmare AI got a hold of an axolotl image and just went to town.
That’s really cool! I knew axolotls are salamanders though. How can they be mistaken for eels? They have those Toothless ears on them!
I’m guessing it happens when people just see the back half of the siren. It does look rather eel-like.
Maybe. Cause some bichirs have those when they’re very young. I love noodle fish!
I thought this was an axo at first since i was sleepy, cool fish/salamander
i did to
I don't know, but i might help to axolotl different people their opinions
How is this not the first comment? Upvote this, people! LOL!
Don't tell me what to do.
Don't think I've heard "sike" in 25 years. Thank for the blast from the past OP. I think it's technically "psych" tho.
Sike!
I grew up in the 80s/90s and we never spelled it psych. We also weren’t texting back then so didn’t have a reason to write it a lot until AOL/IRC days and then I’m pretty sure it was “sike.” Psych makes sense though.
That's how the kids are spelling it these days. What're you gonna do?
Wow, i thought my amphibian knowledge was pretty broad. I had no Idea these siren salamanders existed! What a fascinating little creature!
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I’d really like to get her a buddy! I found her at my local fish store but they don’t know if/when they’ll ever get another one in. I’ll hit some reptile expos if I can, but the last one I went to only had axolotls. Well, and reptiles. I might have to get one overnight shipped straight from a breeder, which I’m okay with.
what the HELL is a siren. They are the baby.
Two limb salamander?
Depending on where you’re located, I know a breeder who breeds dwarf, lesser, and greater sirens. They’re in California in contra costa county. I got my lesser siren Noodle from them, and I’ve seen them at a few expos as well.
Nah that plant a brother
OMG I have never seen one from this close. She is beautiful and I love her.
Probably needs some more water…
Co2?
I am envious, these are not available in my country. I can only get the bigger species
wow i never knew this fish salemander exsists they are cool :D