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Not eating???

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jorja

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Hi,
Im just concerned about my axie. she hasn't been eating for about 2 weeks now and getting quite skinny??? Is she sick or just going through a faze??

Please help
Thanks
 
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christine

Guest
Hi Jorja,

I'm having the same problem. Have a look at the thread "continued eating issues" or something similar.

Not many answers but at least you'll know a lot of others are having the same problems!

I'm coming to the conclusion that its the heat here - a lot of other Ausie axies are having the same trouble.

I've put my fellow in the fridge. Even though its supposed to make them eat less I think he feels better and has nibbled a few worms since I put him in there.

Your problem could be due to something else though...water conditions etc...

Good luck.
 
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sharn

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axies do go through non eating periods but seeing as your in aussie id say it was the heat. what are the water parameters though? ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and ph. have you fed her feeders recently? if you feel she may starve put her in the fridge (have a read around here for more info on that one)
 
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jorja

Guest
ok.. I think ill put her in the fridge but how long should i put her in for???
 
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sharn

Guest
until your hot weather passes, until shes back to normal or up to a month.
 
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alex

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yeah, just leave her in there untill the hot weather passes or untill you have the tank down to a steady temp. maybe get a chiller or try make a homemade chiller, theres been a few threads about homemade chillers lately.
 
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alex

Guest
no problem
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