I have Tiger salamanders. Since they (and axoltls) are cold-blooded, they can go a long time without eating. Mine are trying to hibernate, and won't eat right now (even though it's warm inside). But it is a good idea to get him to eat if you can. Here' s a little info I found: "The axolotl is carnivorous, consuming small prey such as worms, insects, and small fish in the wild. In captivity, they can be fed a variety of readily available foods, including trout and salmon pellets, frozen or live bloodworms, earthworms, and waxworms on occasion. Axolotls also enjoy beef liver and sometimes small prawns."
I think that if you threw a smallish earthworm into the tank, he'd probably go for it. Or maybe a live cricket---the kicking on the surface sometimes gets them to bite. A few guppies in his tank might get him going.
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