I have approx 160 x 2 week old babies. Most of them are doing well, but there are quite a few floating at the top either upside down, on their side and lots of them have little bubbles inside them. Here are a few details :
1. They are being housed in a very large storage container
2. There is a sponge filter and air pump to create oxygenation in the water
3. We are using the water from the adults tank to do water changes every 2nd day - had water tested and it was OK.
4. Feeding them twice a day on either microworms and instant baby brine shrimp. Tried cutting up blood worms but theyre not really taking to it yet.
5. Only about 4 have died in total and they are almost 3 weeks old.
6. I have added some fresh plants to the water to help with oxygen
So what am I doing wrong ? This is a first for me with the axolotl breeding. I just want to know why alot of them look sick. Happy to share some photos if needed.
Thanks in advance for your help
1. They are being housed in a very large storage container
2. There is a sponge filter and air pump to create oxygenation in the water
3. We are using the water from the adults tank to do water changes every 2nd day - had water tested and it was OK.
4. Feeding them twice a day on either microworms and instant baby brine shrimp. Tried cutting up blood worms but theyre not really taking to it yet.
5. Only about 4 have died in total and they are almost 3 weeks old.
6. I have added some fresh plants to the water to help with oxygen
So what am I doing wrong ? This is a first for me with the axolotl breeding. I just want to know why alot of them look sick. Happy to share some photos if needed.
Thanks in advance for your help