[karryn]

I am a brand new axolotl owner with two adolescent axies - Dingus and Matilda. I bought them a week ago along with the brand new tank, and I was not aware that the tank needed to cycle for several days before getting my axies.

Matilda has not eaten since the first day I brought them home, although I've fed Dingus every second day and he still has an apetite.

I think the water temp may be too high, it's been sitting at around 23*C and has been difficult to cool as it is summertime here. The water was quite cloudy and I knew there was ammonia in the water, so I added Seachem "New Tank Stabiliser" which is supposed to establish the bio-filter, and have been adding the required amount everyday for a couple of days. It says to do so for a week. I also added Seachem "Water Clarifier". I have been vacuuming the waste and uneaten food also.

Matilda is still not eating and is not very active, I've offered many different foods but she won't have a bar of it. She hasn't eaten for a week and I am super worried she might die. I've read about fridging, how should I go about this??

Please help!