Feather parts on gill are getting smaller?

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karrie

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Ok here the problem. I have had problems in the past with my axie (cracker). Complet wrong set up. With you guys to help me all is good now. He's gills grew back better than when I first got him. The feather part seems to shrinking now! I tested the its fine. He eating good. Temp. is 65-68 deg. Dose not have fungus. Any help would be great.
 
As I was feeding him I notice that he's tail looks a little red.
 
Karrie, the feathery bits will probably be smaller in a higher oxygen environment. Since the temperature is low, the water will hold more oxygen, so his gills will probably shrink.

As for the tail, when they are active, there's more blood flowing, and the gills and tails tend to turn a bit redder. If it goes away, and doesn't look inflammed, it's probably normal.
 
I added some new live plants could that be putting more oxygen in the water? I don't really care if his gills are small. As long as he's ok, and I know whats going on.
 
ah....I always thought that the axie's gills will becomes bigger and well-developed if the oxygen's enough in the water.
 
Nope. They'll be smaller. If there is more oxygen available, they need less surface area (gills) to acquire the needed oxygen.

Karrie, it sounds normal to me. Unless you see drastic changes, or signs of fungus, I wouldn't worry.
 
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