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Question: Axolotl Not Quite Right

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Bessie

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I upgraded my axolotls tank to a nice new 40 litre one 4 days ago. I added a nice hiding place for her. As soon as i put her in the tank she seemed much happier instantly, she has a good appetite and is eating around 4 earthworms a day. I have been doing 20% water changes every 2 days. I've reduced the water flow to a minimum and her behaviour looks normal, however despite all this her gills are still not very red, they only have a very slight pink tint to them. I am aware she is still young as she is only 4-5 inches long, would her age affect the colour of her gills?

If anyone could offer me any advice or help id be very glad! (and im sure my axolotl would too)!
 
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Hello

The gill colour is not necessarily indicative of health - the gills will appear much pinker if your axie has just been eating or moving around - this causes an increased blood flow, which is why the gills are darker. Are you sure that it's not just that when you're checking your axie, she has been lounging around not doing anything? :)

Zoe x
 
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Hi Bessie,

As long as there is a slight pink tint, thats still pretty normal. The only time i will really start worrying about illness is when there is prolonged generalised pallor. That could be indicative of anaemia.
 
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As a side note...this is not necessarily the same with humans....I have a killer tan at present and am still very anaemic! :D

Zoe x
 
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