Question: My new axie seems stressed

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My new axolotl Jose ( I've only had him about a day ) seems stressed his tail is curled . When I got him his tank mates had bitten off both his hands and one of his feet , is he still stressed from that or could he be stressed by something in the tank ? The water is about 67 degrees Fahrenheit please help
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Just give him time, hes had a big day. If he still seems stressed after a couple of days, then I would worry about him.
 
Poor little fella. It's not uncommon for tank mates to have a nibble if things are a bit crowded, but with a good environment everything should regrow.
What are your water parameters - ammonia, nitrite, nitrate?
I have included a link to some information on axolotl health, the first part mentions stress an some of the causes, so I hope that it will be helpful. :happy:
Axolotls - Health & Diseases
 
Might just be the photo, but it looks like some cool markings on the little guy.

I am sure you already have it in there, but a nice dark cave for it to hide in for a little while will help as well.

It just needs to know it is not going to get picked on anymore, as it is with most of us who have had siblings, :tongue:.
 
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