What Do Axolotls Eat in Minecraft

When it comes to introducing cute mobs and companions, Mojang truly knows how to deliver, and the Axolotl is the perfect example. It was introduced in the Caves and Cliffs update, and these playful creatures are a charm of the aquatic life. Not only do they add life to the game, but they also help in your underwater adventures. However, to breed them, you must know what to feed these creatures. So, check this guide below to know what Axolotls eat in Minecraft, and also a brief about their significance as well.

What are Axolotls in Minecraft

Axolotls are amphibious mobs that spawn in the lush cave biomes, and you will have the highest chances of spotting them in the water next to clay blocks. One unique fact about these creatures is that they come in five different shades – leucistic (pink), wild (brown), gold (yellow), cyan (light-blue), and the rare blue axolotl. Now that you have an idea of how to find Axolotls in Minecraft, keep reading to know more about their diet.

What Food Do Axolotls Prefer

Axolotls have a very specific food preference in Minecraft, and they will only eat live tropical fish. Unlike the cats that feel contented with raw salmon or cod, you must catch the tropical fish in a bucket and then feed them to the Axolotl to satisfy its hunger.

Tropical fish usually spawn in groups in the lukewarm or warm ocean biomes, mangrove swamps, and even inside the Lush Caves as well. Once you spot a group, equip your iron bucket and right-click on the fish to catch them. Alternatively, you can buy a bucket of Tropical fish from the Wandering Traders for just 3 Emeralds.

Do note that any regular tropical fish caught while fishing or by killing them using a weapon are not considered alive, and the Axolotl won’t feed on them. Hence, you’ll require a proper fish in a bucket to feed them.

How to Feed Axolotls in Minecraft

The first step is to get the buckets made using 3 iron ingots in the game. Once you have them, head to any biome with an abundance of Tropical fish and catch them in your bucket. Now, you may follow the given steps below to feed an Axolotl in Minecraft:

• Head inside the lush caves and look out for the Axolotls spawning inside the pools of water blocks beside the clay.
• Now, equip the bucket of Tropical fish in your hand and move close to the mob, such that you get its attention.
• Now, right-click on the Axolotl, and red hearts will appear on top of its head.

What is the Use of Feeding Axolotls

Axolotls are a great utility mob when it comes to exploring the underwater biomes in Minecraft. So, feeding them Tropical fish becomes really necessary as it can help tame and breed the Axolotls, boost the growth rate of a baby Axolotl, and even help lead them in a certain direction.

When you feed two adult Axolotls live Tropical fish, they enter a love mode with red hearts appearing on top of their heads. This leads to producing a tiny baby Axolotl out of those two. This way, you can create an army of these mobs and raid the Ocean Monuments.

Moreover, if you would like to keep these mobs as a pet, simply hold the bucket of fish and walk slowly towards your base to lead them there. Otherwise, use a simple leash to bring them to your base.

Finally, while raiding Ocean Monuments, don’t forget to carry these tiny helpful mobs with you because they can attack the hostile aquatic mobs like the Drowned, Guardian, and Elder Guardian. Moreover, if you’re able to kill a mob while an Axolotl is in a battle with it, you get a passive Mining Fatigue and Regeneration effect as well. Another cool fact about them is that Axolotls can sometimes play dead when attacked by a hostile mob and regenerate their health during this time.

So, that is all about the items you need to feed the Axolotls in Minecraft. Are you ready to go on your next Ocean Monument raid with these playful mobs? Or will you wait for the next snapshot to drop and check out the latest Nautilus mobs in the game? Tell us in the comments below.