What do Axolotls eat in Minecraft?

In the world of Minecraft, Mojang always knows how to please players by introducing cute and useful mobs, and Axolotl is a typical example. Added in the Caves and Cliffs update , these mischievous creatures are the charm of underwater life. They not only enrich the game world but also serve as valuable companions in underwater adventures.

 

However, to tame, breed, or use them effectively, it is important that you know their favorite foods. Let's learn in detail about what Axolotls eat in Minecraft and their important roles through the detailed guide below.

1. What is Axolotl in Minecraft?

Salamanders are amphibious mobs that commonly spawn in the Lush Caves biome . You have the best chance of finding them underwater, especially near clay blocks.

One unique fact about these creatures is that they come in five different colors :

 

1. Leucistic (Pink)
2. Wild Color (Brown)
3. Gold
4. Cyan (Light Blue)
5. Rare Blue Axolotl

Now that you know how to find Salamanders in Minecraft, let's learn about their diet.

2. What is the Minecraft Salamander's favorite food?

Iguanas have a very particular dietary preference in Minecraft: they only eat Raw Tropical Fish . Unlike cats who are only satisfied with raw salmon or cod, you have to catch Tropical Fish in a bucket and then feed it to the Iguana to satisfy its hunger.

2.1. How to catch live tropical fish

Tropical Fish are often found in schools in temperate or warm marine biomes, mangrove swamps, and inside Lush Caves.

Preparation: Equip an Iron Bucket . The bucket can be crafted from 3 iron ingots.

How to: When you spot a school of Tropical Fish, equip the iron bucket and right-click (or use the action button) on the fish to catch them.

 

Important Note: Tropical Fish caught by fishing or killed with weapons are not considered alive , and Iguanas will not eat them. Therefore, you must have Tropical Fish in a bucket to feed them.

Quick Tip: You can also buy a Tropical Fish Bucket from the Wandering Trader for 3 Emeralds.

3. How to feed iguanas in Minecraft

Once you have the Live Tropical Fish Bucket, feeding your Iguana is simple:

1. Find the Axolotls: Enter the Lush Cave and look for the Axolotls swimming in the pools next to the clay block.
2. Approach: Equip the Live Tropical Fish bucket on hand and move close to attract their attention.
3. Feeding: Right click on the Iguana.
4. Result: Red hearts will appear above their heads, confirming the feeding was successful.

4. Benefits of feeding iguanas

Feeding Live Tropical Fish to your Iguana is not only for taming, but also provides many strategic benefits when exploring the underwater world.

4.1. Domestication and Breeding of Iguanas

1. Reproduction: When you feed two adult Axolotls Live Tropical Fish, they will enter Love Mode , giving birth to a baby Axolotl. This is how you create an Axolotl "army" to prepare for raids on Ocean Monuments.
2. Speed ​​up growth: Feeding baby Iguanas Live Tropical Fish will help them grow faster.
3. Guidance: If you want to bring your Iguana back to base, just hold the bucket of Tropical Fish in your hand and move slowly; they will swim with you. Alternatively, you can also use a leash to lead them.

4.2. Underwater combat role

Salamanders are great combat support mobs:

1. Attack: They can attack hostile underwater mobs such as Drowned , Guardians , and Elder Guardians.
2. Passive Effect: If you kill a mob while the Salamander is in combat with it, you will gain the passive effect Regeneration and the negative effect Mining Fatigue .
3. Play Dead: Fun fact: Salamanders can sometimes pretend to be dead when attacked by hostile mobs. During this time, they will heal themselves.

Iguanas are one of the cutest and most useful underwater mobs in Minecraft. By mastering their only food – Live Tropical Fish in buckets – you can easily tame, breed, and take them with you on oceanic expeditions.

Are you ready to raid the Ocean Castle with your Salamander army?