Is my Axolotl over weight?

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I have had my Axolotl 2 months I got 2 at the same time both were the same size but one seems to have doubled in size and the other one dosent seem to have grown much at all should I be worried?
 
That sounds highly unusual and is very likely bloat, or septicemia. There are many threads and information on these boards and the internet.

Best to post pictures so we can properly diagnose it.
 
Pictures please!!

But also... A general rule of thumb is that an axolotl's belly should be about the same width as its head when you look at it from above! Juvies and babies are usually slightly thinner, but not too much.
 
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