Axo rescue, help please?

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Hi everyone,
After a 4 year long dry spell from axotl word after I lost my girl, today I have aquired a new member of the family, a resuce from a local buy swap sell page. The poor guy or girl has been living in a VERY small tank (less than 30L) triangle shaped tank (unable to turn a full 360 with out a bent tail or bumping head) - with gravel substrate in tank. He/she appears to be very thin and I am sure that he has had some gravel in the gut and lacking vitamins, as his former owner has feed her only "feeder fish" from the local pet shop, even then i am suspisious that they were added to the tank for 'for show" upon pick up. I would like some advise please on how to treat this little tresure with repect and to give it the best shot. I am comfortable with a healthy axo but I am feeling a bit lost where to start with this one. Thanks :)
 
My suggestion is to start with cold clean dechlorinated water, and a larger floor space, with barebottom. And lots of earthworms (nightcrawlers) that she/he will eat.

Care, patience and attention will help her/him recover quickly. Just be attentive and keep the water clear and well fed.

Food and clean water goes a long way in helping the little one's recover on their own.

Good luck on your special little guy/girl!

:)
 
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