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There are four axolotls I am trying to get ..the guy who has them said next week I'm just hoping he doesn't change his mind..he said he didn't feed them much last winter and now just gives them a handful of fish every couple weeks. they are five yrs old. I'm wondering if there's anything I can do if I'm able to save them about their gills he said they were shrinking for about a yr before they stopped..Will they grow back? Also would I feed them very little at first abs slowly get it to a normal feeding?
 

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Oh also there are four in a 10 gallon he said it's their holding tank they will be in from now on so he can sell their big tank
 
Once you have them try feeding them either earthworms or pellets (much better staples than fish) and I'd suggest going for feeding only a little at a time, but feeding them more than once a day.

As for the gills they might grow back a little once in a big tank with good clean water and an airstone or sponge filter. At the very least they should get more fluffy, sometimes there's not much you can do to get them to grow.

10 gallons is too small, but I'm guessing you knew that. Hopefully once you have them you can fatten them up and have them looking healthy again!
 
Worms - little and often is the best way to fatten them up. And you would be amazed at axolotls' capacity to recover physically.
 
Thank you so much guys..I'm just hoping he doesn't change his mind and I can get them next week ..I feel bad for them Im amazed at what these little creatures can endure
 
Sounds like a hoarder, hope you save those guys and this guy never buys another pet.
 
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