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Hey all Axie experts,
would you be able to determine the health of Flick, my axolotl, by this picture, and if there are any problems how can i fix them? :(

Personally im a little bit worried bout his gills but that is all :confused:

Thanx Josh
 

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First off, welcome to the forum!

The first thing you will want to do is get rid of that gravel! It is the perfect size to cause an impaction. Have you tested the water yet?

Actually, the more I look at your pics the more I'm convinced your axolotl is morphing, i.e the long toes, bulging eyes, reduced caudal fin. You're going to need to change setups completely (from aquatic to terrestrial) in a short bit of time. This caresheet should be able to help you out for after it morphs.
 
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Ok thanx for the tips guys!
What do you suggest I replace the gravel with?
I have done some testing and noticed his ammonia and nitrate levels are dangerously high, so I've been doing daily water changes and have been adding a solution to 'eliminate' nitrate and ammonia.
I have been feeding him ground-feeder tablets, I'm thinking I should get some earthworms soon tho!

Josh

Oh and quickly, do you think there is any chance of reversing the morph, or is it to late for him now?
 
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Once the process of morphing begins, there isn't any stopping it.

I would just leave the tank bare bottom when you remove the gravel. It will only be a matter of days, maybe a week, before you'll need to change that tank to a terrestrial tank. Since it is going to be a terrestrial salamander then offering it worms to eat is your best option.
 
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ok will get some from my worm farm hopefully, i have already gotten out and gotten a new tank and started setting it up, i will post a pic of the set up later to see if it is right\

Thanx for the help!
 
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Also, if you dont mind looking, ive noticed a black spot on his back right leg, it doesnt look too good....:sick:
 

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Looks like a mole or pigmented spot.

I would reduce the water level (right away) and put in something that he can climb up on. And make sure the lid is escape-proof. Have you seen him coming up to the surface to breathe?
 
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Is the mole/pigment spot dangerous?

And every now and again he cones up to breath on his log which half emerges out of the water, but he still spends a lot of time in the water, I've noticed he doesn't flick his Gills anymore (which is why I named him 'flick')

He has also stopped eating and becoming quite sluggish

Thanx Josh
 
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I dont like to worry, but this has worried me, I've now noticed a lot of tiny black spots covering his whole body, I'll get a pic up soon, but does anyone possibly know what it is without the pic?
 
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here is a pic of wat im worried about
 

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I can't really tell from the picture but I would venture to say that it is just its terrestrial coloration starting to show up.
 
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