Greetings,
Back Ground:
I have been a reptile person for my entiire life.
Recently one of my three younger (8-12) daughters wanted
an aquatic pet. My mind thought frog at first, then I was
able the time I saved an axolotyl from becoming bait on a
fishing trip. I kept that guy for about 8 years, and was so
fond of him, he became a part of my childhood memories,
I thought I could give my girls the same experience.
I called several bait stores and found success. "Yes we
have them there water dawgs". I purchased two and set
up an enclosure. pH is 7.3. (Filter and air stone in play) They appear to be fine, save
for the gills on one of them are retracting. He is also spending
a massive of time on the bottom, only coming up for air sparingly.
I am relatively new to the axolotyl game, can someone please
tell me what is going on (are they actually Tiger Salamders)?
Please take a moment to look at the pictures, I appreciate your
time, and thank you very much.
Back Ground:
I have been a reptile person for my entiire life.
Recently one of my three younger (8-12) daughters wanted
an aquatic pet. My mind thought frog at first, then I was
able the time I saved an axolotyl from becoming bait on a
fishing trip. I kept that guy for about 8 years, and was so
fond of him, he became a part of my childhood memories,
I thought I could give my girls the same experience.
I called several bait stores and found success. "Yes we
have them there water dawgs". I purchased two and set
up an enclosure. pH is 7.3. (Filter and air stone in play) They appear to be fine, save
for the gills on one of them are retracting. He is also spending
a massive of time on the bottom, only coming up for air sparingly.
I am relatively new to the axolotyl game, can someone please
tell me what is going on (are they actually Tiger Salamders)?
Please take a moment to look at the pictures, I appreciate your
time, and thank you very much.