Rescue Not Eating.

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My newest rescue is a golden albino, and while being nearly two years old, is only 4-5 inches long. 5 Days ago was when I rescued her, and before we left the previous owners house I got her to eat a chopped up nightcrawler. Now it's been 5 days and she won't eat a thing. She's passed stool several times, even if it is just small, and isn't lethargic, swimming around and such. Her gills, which were previous not even visible nubs, are beginning to grow in. Her tank is cycled and is clean, I've tested several times. Is it possible she's still just not hungry or should I be really concerned? This is my first Axolotl I've ever gotten that was malnourished when received. I've tried frozen blood worms, and chopped up earthworms. She raises her head, awknowledgly it, but won't snap.

Besides the not eating (lol) I'm pretty proud. Her gills are growing back in and she swims to and fro, her favorite spot being on a plant.

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  • Shane douglas:
    with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??
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  • Thorninmyside:
    Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation
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    @Thorninmyside, I Lauren chen
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    Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?
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