Erikku
New member
Hey guys! This isn't my first Axolotl I've raised, but the second so while I know a lot of basics I could use some help.
Bought a baby axolotl and it came to me way smaller than I expected, so I wasn't super prepared for taking care of such a little guy. The past few days he's been showing signs of stress. He doesn't move a ton and his tail is bent. He's in a 10 gallon with a sponge filter and we've been feeding him once a day until he stops eating, which is usually 1-2 blackworms or dried bloodworms when the pet store doesn't have blackworms in.
I need to dig out my water test kit, not sure where I put it since I moved recently, but I was wondering if there was anything I could do for him? Do I need to be feeding him more? He does look pretty skinny. Is the tank too big for him? The last one I raised I got him at 3-4 times this ones size.
I just want the best for this baby.
Any advice?
Thank you!
Bought a baby axolotl and it came to me way smaller than I expected, so I wasn't super prepared for taking care of such a little guy. The past few days he's been showing signs of stress. He doesn't move a ton and his tail is bent. He's in a 10 gallon with a sponge filter and we've been feeding him once a day until he stops eating, which is usually 1-2 blackworms or dried bloodworms when the pet store doesn't have blackworms in.
I need to dig out my water test kit, not sure where I put it since I moved recently, but I was wondering if there was anything I could do for him? Do I need to be feeding him more? He does look pretty skinny. Is the tank too big for him? The last one I raised I got him at 3-4 times this ones size.
I just want the best for this baby.
Any advice?
Thank you!