Illness/Sickness: Sick axolotl? Floating, Not eating & Left side looks swollen.

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Hi, I own two Axolotl, one of which seems to have a swelling/enlarged left side of its stomach region. The Axolotl doesn't appear to be able to sit on the bottom of my tank and floats to the top of the water sideways (in the direction of the swollen stomach) no matter how hard it tries to swim to the bottom. I've not seen the Axolotl eat or pass waste for the past few days either. :(

The other Axolotl (which is in the same tank) appears to be fine, can sit on the bottom of the tank and is eating as normal, with no signs of illness.

Does anyone have any information or advice on what to do to help my Axolotl? I have considered it could be either swim-bladder or bloating, however I'm unsure.

Thanks for any help! x
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I think a visit to the fridge with enough water to cover your axie is a good start. Then a visit to the vet when you can get in. Is there anything that your axie couldve eaten? You could check the water and water temp.
 
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If i put the Axolotl in the fridge how long do i leave it in there for??
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The temperature is 16-18 degrees C

About 4-5 days ago i gave them some bloodworm which had previously been frozen but had thawed out slightly so not sure if that would have had a bad impact on it??
 
Best case he might just be constpitated. Fridge is the place for him at least till end of week. Daily water changes.

Where he's swollen can you see or (gently!) feel anything eg what it might be?
 
The area doesn't feel solid, seems maybe airy or a bloated!

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Axolotl is now in the fridge, looking slightly less floaty.. :)
 
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