losing pink on gills

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hi folks, i just got a new albino axie and it had bright pink gills that are now fading to light pink.i got him to replace one that started floating then died. i have a wild type in with her too..any ideas. they get fed bloodworm tank is at 15 to 18 degrees.
 
Did you quarantine your new axie before putting him with your other one?
As far as the gills go it might be like mine their gills are only really pink when they are active otherwise they look a lighter shade.
 
no i did not quarentine it before i put him in.he is active and eating and pooing just not sure if the loss of pink is a signof something.
 
Hi Cosworth,

When axies are inactive or asleep there is less blood flow and their gills turn a paler colour.

When they are active or hunting there is a greater blood flow and their gills, tails and sometimes entire bodies turn redder.
 
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