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Axolotl tail shrinking?

Lamina

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Today i noticed my axolotl tail is shrinking..whats wrong?is this normal?
 

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Can you post a picture of the tail before & after? How fast is it shrinking?

Have you tested your water lately? What are the readings? What is the tank water temperature?



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Olivia97

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I agree some photos and stats would be helpful as a shrinking tail and can be a sign of metamorphosis which in captive bred axolotls is extremely rare
 

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I don't see much of a difference, beyond what would be normal for a growing axolotl.

Your water is too warm. Axolotls like cold water. It's best if you can keep it under 20c.
 

Lamina

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in the picture it looks the same..but actually its tail is smaller than before..i will lower my temperature..
 
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