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New Lotl Mom. Help
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Transparency is common with juveniles. Check your parameters. Make sure the edges of that hide are smoothed down as their skin can get easily cut up.
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ok I still feel like something is wrong. could he be compacted? He continues to eat. Water parameters are good. Seems to be floating a lot
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"Water parameters are good."
What does "good" mean? Floating could be a temperature issue.
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because there are different views regarding whether water parameters are good (depending on where the information comes from ie.. reddit, facebook etc..) it is always better to confirm them.
because leucistics skin is semi transparent it makes it easy to see whether they are flushed, have eaten anything etc.., although this might be worrying it is quite normal.
provided he is defecating there shouldn't be much need to worry about compaction, if you are still concerned about compaction risk remove the sand for now (although be warned it will affect the tanks cycle to the degree that it may need recycling if removed), in the mean time ensure that the sand is regularly turned over to release any debris and gasses.
make sure that the water is well oxygenated and kept at a good temperature, gasping at surface can cause floating as can having the water at a too warm a temperature.
for levels/parameters... Water Quality Explained: How It Can Affect Your Axolotl's Health - WSAVA 2015 Congress - VIN
because leucistics skin is semi transparent it makes it easy to see whether they are flushed, have eaten anything etc.., although this might be worrying it is quite normal.
provided he is defecating there shouldn't be much need to worry about compaction, if you are still concerned about compaction risk remove the sand for now (although be warned it will affect the tanks cycle to the degree that it may need recycling if removed), in the mean time ensure that the sand is regularly turned over to release any debris and gasses.
make sure that the water is well oxygenated and kept at a good temperature, gasping at surface can cause floating as can having the water at a too warm a temperature.
for levels/parameters... Water Quality Explained: How It Can Affect Your Axolotl's Health - WSAVA 2015 Congress - VIN
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