Axolotl May Be Sick?

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My albino axolotl has been hiding around in her tank and she hasnt eaten in a while. I recently put coldwater minnows in the tank as feeder fish and they have been bumbing into her when she goes out. Maybe she is streesed from the fish or is there something else wrong with my axolotl. pls help.
 
You haven't given us enough information to help you. We need to know:
Is she definately a she?
Has anything changed recently? Anythng from a new ornament to different food.
How long has she been off her food?
What do you usually feed her? Has she had minnows before?
What are your water parameteres and temperature?
Does she have any tank mates, and if so are they exhibiting the same symptoms?
How old is she and how long have to had her? Could she be ready to breed?

Give us some more details and we may be able to help.
 
We need more information as auntiejude has said, however in the mean time i would remove the minnows.
Did you quarantine them for at least 30 days before you added them?
Also you say they bump into her when she comes out, which obviously seems to be making her uncomfortable if shes hiding from them.
What did you feed her before she stopped eating?
 
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