gill colouring

superfin · Feb 20, 2009

Hello every body:happy: I had just noticed that my axolotl's gill have changed from dark red to light pink.Is this normal or should I be concerned?my theory is that the water is not oxygenated enough,but that is just an idea

chris:wacko:

p.s i want to give a thanks in advance for all the advice i reicieve

blueberlin · Feb 20, 2009

Hi Chris,

The gills' color comes from blood in the veins. If the axolotl is more active, like when feeding or romancing or swimming about, the gills appear darker. When the axolotl settles down, the gills lighten as the pulse slows.

-Eva

Darkmaverick · Feb 20, 2009

Hi Superfin,

Like Eva said, the gill colour changes are really quite normal, due to the blood circulation entering the gills during different activities.

However, if you do notice other unusual signs of illness or stress or the entire axie appears increasingly pale throughout its entire body, you may have to consider an investigation. Anaemia can cause the axie to look pale.

Regards.

Nattles88 · Feb 22, 2009

my axies gills from from a very very dull pink to bright pink when he knows im walking into the room with food. he gets very excited. my other one does the same thing he goes from a dark colour to a very vibrant red

b00f · Feb 22, 2009

think of it like a vein in your arm,

when your blood pressure and Heart rate go up, your veins sometimes pop out.

axies will flash their gills and they will go red before they get "active"

i notice this during feeding,

they will sit and wait, then flash the gills and BANG, food is gone.

just like taking a big deep breath before a big race, or diving into a pool

superfin · Feb 23, 2009

That's intresting,I'l look out for it

thanks everyone for telling me this ,im relieved that the little guy is healthy

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