Both axolotl sick

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I got two of my first axolotl yesterday and when i brought ( dident know gender to young ) it i noticed a prolapse and it got weaker and weaker until it died :( while that was happening the other one was gagging and having trouble breathing then jumped and its head started bleading. i took that one back and told them about my other one and they said it might be a toxin because both got sick, my water conditions are perfect. im to scared to risk another one what should i do?

Before the axolotl i had fish in to get the levels right and they were fine.
 
Where did you get your axolotl from? I had a similar thing happen a few weeks ago when I brought some axies from the laverton market. There was something seriously wrong with the whole batch,

I assume you have a test kit? you might be best off re-starting your tank and pouring boiling water over the plants and hides in the tank to disinfect (just in case). Make sure when you get your next one that you go to a different pet store, preferably one that you can get a review of. Depending on your area some members should be able to point you in the right direction.
 
I do have a test kit. I looked back at the pet store and all there axolotl looked fine and happy but so did the one that got sick, im going to change the water and start the cycle again.
 
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