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Illness/Sickness: Axolotl Bleeding

CJ1981

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I would be tempted to try and drop the temperature of your tank by a few degrees - either with ice bottles or a fan, then put him back in the tank.

I think he is between the devil and the deep blue sea at the moment, whilst his tank may still be cycling, being in a small tub for long periods having daily water changes is incredibly stressful.

Provided you are dilligent with your water changes and keep a close eye on your ammonia levels and temperature you can cycle your tank with your Axololt in situ - I have done it myself.

I think he needs to get into a stable routine, once that happens he should hopefully get his appetite back.
 
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now he's floating!

i can get him to go to the bottom of the container, but he just floats right back up.

What's going on?

Should i just put the water bottles in the tank, return him to it and hope for the best?
 
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I put three water bottles in the tank, waited for the temp to go down a little, then I put him back in.

He floated for a while, swam to the bottom and went into one of the hides.

Here's to hoping that he eats soon.
 
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:( sorry to hear that

You tried your best.

Rainbow Bridge the big hide in the sky!




<3 >o_o< <3
 
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