Strange behaviour, hiding all day?

binkiesbuns · Nov 10, 2011

Hi,
I'm just wondering if its normal for an axy to hide for long periods? My albi only came out of his hide for about 5 minutes yesterday and again today doesn;t seem to want to leave it.

Could this be a sign of stress or illness? I've tested the water and its fine, nothing new has changed around the tank either so I don't understand it. Just a few days ago he was happily doddling about most of the day and has always been like that. I'd love to hear from someone experienced with any ideas or thoughts!

Nibog · Nov 10, 2011

When you say the water "tested fine" what were your actual readings?
What temperature is the tank?

How bright is your tank light? Axolotls are very sensitive to lights because they have no eye lids

Jake · Nov 10, 2011

Hiding is normal, being mole salamanders they can sometimes be secretive. I wouldn't say this is caused by stress or poor water quality, in fact the exact opposite would happen if that were the case. If you see the axolotl out and about being extremely active, then you should be concerned.

memojo1979 · Nov 10, 2011

I used to see Canaq (my wildtype girl) out + about in the tank quite a lot, just sitting + chilling, but for the past few months, ever since I got some new hides, she has chosen the most awkard place to be her favourite area + she hardly comes out of it - I take it as a sign that she likes being in there

There are other places to hide + rest, but she likes squashing into the top of 1 of the tree stump ornaments (there are 2 in each of my 4ft tanks), but she always choses the same 1, so if it's being enjoyed + appreciated, it was money well spent, LoL!

binkiesbuns · Nov 10, 2011

Thanks peeps, maybe youre right and he's decided he just likes being there! I'm kind of wondering whether he could be constipated or something though as despite eating everyday Im yet to see him poo! Can anyone tell me what an axys poo actually looks like? (sorry gross lol) so I know what I'm looking for and how often they should be going? =o

memojo1979 · Nov 10, 2011

http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-be...74178-i-just-spotted-something-my-camera.html

I still remember when this thread was added

It's got photos of an axie having a poo though, so you'll be able to see the end result + guage the size. If not cleared away fairly quickly, poop does disintegrate into the water, so some owners go for ages without seeing any poop. Obviously, it's better if you find it + can remove it, but don't worry too much if you don't - just keep monitoring the water quality + do your weekly partial water changes

Morrison · Nov 10, 2011

Lolol, I knew my thread would be useful some day

memojo1979 · Nov 11, 2011

Morrison said:
Lolol, I knew my thread would be useful some day

It's been useful since you 1st posted it. This is either the 2nd or 3rd or 4th time I've posted a link to it + I've not been here much for the past few months

Search

Search

Strange behaviour, hiding all day?

binkiesbuns

New member

Nibog

New member

Jake

Well-known member

memojo1979

New member

binkiesbuns

New member

memojo1979

New member

Morrison

Active member

memojo1979

New member

Settings Notifications

Options