Question: Fridging axie

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hi all, i currenty have an injured axolotl in the fridge that was also floating at the time. Im new to the fridging thing as i have never had to do it with any of my other axies, he has been in the fridge for 3 days and seems to be doing ok with a temp of 8 degrees and 100% water changes daily with water of the same temperature stored in the fridge. he wasnt eating for 3 days before i decided to put him in the fridge and so this is the 6th day he hasnt eaten, i normally wouldnt be that worried if it was a healthy axolotl but he is a rescue and is quite skinny already.

I know that their matabolism is slowed down and he wont eat in the fridge obviously, but he most likely had an empty stomache when i put him in. So my question is how long can they go without eating in the fridge and whether or not i should keep him in their for much longer. :eek: p.s i have a post in the sick axolotl forum if you wanted to see a picture of the extent of his injury. thanks guys.
 
I would try to feed him in the fridge, I dont know how long they can go without eating. But I would offer him food.
 
I agree. Offer food in the fridge. 8C isn't all that cold. What kind of food are you offering?
 
i feed my axolotls earthworms out of my worm farm and occasionally axolotl pellets. i will give it a go. thanks.
 
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