Illness/Sickness: Anorexic axolotl.

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I just picked up an anorexic axolotl yesterday. Last night it ate about six bloodworms, but tried to spit them back up. Right now, he's floating in his tank, but he's still alive. His temps are at 18c-19c at night and 19c during the day. He's going to be getting daily water changes. Any tips on what I should do? I'll attach some pictures.

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Hi
Bloodworms not very nutritious food for axy's , best off with common garden earthworms and axolotl pellets.
The tank temp could come down a degree or 2.
Are you doing full changes of water or just partial, ie. A third out then replaced with aged water?
What are nitrate, ammonia etc levels?
need to introduce food slowly to a malnourished animal, small amounts and build that up gradually as it may send them into shock.
Cheers
H
 
HeidiP said:
Hi
Bloodworms not very nutritious food for axy's , best off with common garden earthworms and axolotl pellets.
The tank temp could come down a degree or 2.
Are you doing full changes of water or just partial, ie. A third out then replaced with aged water?
What are nitrate, ammonia etc levels?
need to introduce food slowly to a malnourished animal, small amounts and build that up gradually as it may send them into shock.
Cheers
H
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He passed away last night.
 
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