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My axie tadpole has, what looks like a bubble in its tummy and is floating upside down. Not too sure what to do... Any suggestions??
Thank-you
 
By tadpole do you mean that he hasn't developed legs or anything yet? And I do not have much experience with axolotls at this age but I hear that it isn't to uncommon for a small axie to get swallow air and have problems. But I don't think they normally float upside down. I'm not to sure about what you would do except just wait for it to pass.
 
no sorry tadpole isn't correct, he has legs and arms and is quite developed about 10cm
 
Feed it. This should cause the air bubble to pass. At this stage, it should be eating earthworm chunks or equivalent. I would still be feeding it on a daily basis. They're not called tadpoles, this is reserved for frog larvae. Yours would be called a juvenile axolotl.
 
Rose - You should put it in a smaller container of water with just enough water to cover it. This may help it get its footing and be able to stay right side up. Keep the water clean and cool.

If this does not seem to be helping it you could try very gently massaging its belly. Do not over do it, touching it will rub off its protective slime coat.

Could you tell us how long you have had it, what you have been feeding it and how long has its tank been set up?

Do you have a test kit so you can test the tank water?
 
Thanks so much for the advice, i put my axie in shallow water, and gave its belly a gentle rub, and now two days later all is good. Thanks again
 
Thats good news Rose
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