MomoUkitake
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Hey guys I need some help please. I've noticed 1/3 axolotls is starting to get a puffy face. It started above hi mouth and just under his eye, which I though looked a bit bigger than usual. I need some help please. I cleaned the tank a week ago, there should not be anything bad in that tank, PH and Ammonia levels are normal, temp sit around 20 degrees. The rocks in the tank are big enough so they can't eat- but I wonder if his puffy face is from eating and hitting the rocks when he eats. This is my clumsiest axolotl- he always runs into things. His gills are as beautiful as always and he's not showing any signs of stress. His/her (not sure yet) diet contains frozen bloodworm and ciclid pellets (the pet store owner said this is okay). Now,I wonder if this is a nutritional issue? Or something like stomachhitis because he can't close his mouth? I have a filter, and a airstone in this tank. The reason I'm asking for help is because I believe his face looked puffier this morning- above one of his eyes looks puffy, and I don't want to wake up one morning with his eye popped out or dead. I've had this guy for round 3 months he's suspected female. He and the other 3 axies in the tank get along fine, HE IS STILL EATING. I'm new to axolotls (as 3 months) and I want to save him- please help! (PICTURES ATTACHED) ALSO- he used to be a walker, now all he does is swim (mostly)