A few weeks ago, my axie's rear end started floating. I read that it could just be gas, and to keep an eye on her. I did, and after a few days, she started to develop a little lump near the base of her tail (first picture). She started floating more and more, and I noticed that one morning she was extremely bloated (second picture). She hasn't been eating much lately, but even when she did, she was picky. I've been trying to alternate between blood worms, earth worms, and pellets. She hasn't eaten in over two weeks - just doesn't show any interest.
Her substrate was gravel (I initially thought she could have swallowed a rock, but they're big, and now that her whole left side is bloated, I don't think that's the case anymore), but I cleaned out her tank with new water and sand instead of gravel, just to be safe.
Right now I have her in a container with water up to her spine. It seems less stressful for her than just floating to the top of her tank like she's been doing...I can only imagine how frustrating that could be.
So...my next move is to start looking for a vet, unless anyone can offer any suggestions? Thanks.
Her substrate was gravel (I initially thought she could have swallowed a rock, but they're big, and now that her whole left side is bloated, I don't think that's the case anymore), but I cleaned out her tank with new water and sand instead of gravel, just to be safe.
Right now I have her in a container with water up to her spine. It seems less stressful for her than just floating to the top of her tank like she's been doing...I can only imagine how frustrating that could be.
So...my next move is to start looking for a vet, unless anyone can offer any suggestions? Thanks.
