I brought my axolotl to my college dorm yesterday.
Transporting was not the problem. When I got there, he was responsive and like his usual self.
I put the whole Tupperware container in the tank to let the temperatures equalize before I set him in. The tank was a decent 68degrees F ( 20 degrees C) and the Tupperware container was not much warmer.
EDIT: Also, regarding the tank. I let the water sit for 3 days beforehand so there was no chlorine. But the water is from a different city.
When I emptied the Tupperware container, he began to swim what seemed fine then erratically. It looked as though he was trying to bite his tail. Also, he would try to bite at the water. After a bit he settled down on the bottom. I put a little more food in to see if he would eat. He took a few small meek bites and didn't eat any more. This was the first time he did not finish his food.
As of now, he sits at the bottom almost motionless. I have tried to move him gently with my hand. He reacts, but very slowly and unwillingly.
Also, his gills do not look feathery/fuzzy. His, what I guess you may call ribs, can be seen on his body and he seems a bit more veiny than usual. Also, he is approx 4 in (10.16 cm) long.
I hope all this information helps.. I'm really nervous about him/her..
Any help is much appreciated. Thank you!
Transporting was not the problem. When I got there, he was responsive and like his usual self.
I put the whole Tupperware container in the tank to let the temperatures equalize before I set him in. The tank was a decent 68degrees F ( 20 degrees C) and the Tupperware container was not much warmer.
EDIT: Also, regarding the tank. I let the water sit for 3 days beforehand so there was no chlorine. But the water is from a different city.
When I emptied the Tupperware container, he began to swim what seemed fine then erratically. It looked as though he was trying to bite his tail. Also, he would try to bite at the water. After a bit he settled down on the bottom. I put a little more food in to see if he would eat. He took a few small meek bites and didn't eat any more. This was the first time he did not finish his food.
As of now, he sits at the bottom almost motionless. I have tried to move him gently with my hand. He reacts, but very slowly and unwillingly.
Also, his gills do not look feathery/fuzzy. His, what I guess you may call ribs, can be seen on his body and he seems a bit more veiny than usual. Also, he is approx 4 in (10.16 cm) long.
I hope all this information helps.. I'm really nervous about him/her..
Any help is much appreciated. Thank you!
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