Axie looks stressed out; what could be wrong?

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A few days ago my axies gills curled up, so I'm guessing it's VERY stressed (since it's not just a lil bit forward, but really curly; see the photo).

What could be wrong? I've got a weak filter, so there's little streaming in the water. Temperature is low. The water quality is good and even though he looks stressed, he eats really well. I don't know what could be wrong... He does have enough hiding places so I'm guessing that couldn't be it. He is about 10cm's now..
 

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Sometimes i think it may just happen. Try more frequent water changes possibly. Sometimes mine will look stressed one minute and look fine the next.
 
I think youngsters tend to curl their gills forward a lot anyway (just cos they can!) also some axies seem to hold their gills more forward naturally, I know mine do.
 
Thanks a lot for the replies. I was kinda stressed out myself because of this, so maybe I'm more stressed then my axie lol.

Anyway, yesterday right after my post I rearranged my tank, it's a bit more empty but with a better hiding spot. At first he seemed even more stressed (who wouldn't) but after I came home from work today it seemed to like it. No more curly gills (just a lil bit forward) and eats happily. I'm so relieved! :D
 
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