Question: Why is my axolotl changing color?

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My almost new axie is changing color she is a melanoid female (pale underbelly and everything else black) but sometimes when I come home I find her dark brown, pinkish gills, and sometimes she is light brown and vibrant red gills..... why?:confused::confused:
 
When Axolotls are active, their bloodflow is increased and that changes the color of their gills/skin. When an Axolotl is resting, the bloodflow is slowed and their pigment becomes paler.
 
so. Just to be clear. This drastical color changing is normal:eek:
 
Sounds like it. ^_^ I have a lecustic that does the same thing. Her gills are usually a pale pink when she's resting, then turn a nice red color when she's exploring the tank and moving around. I haven't noticed my melanoid or wild type doing it, but the leucistic does it constantly.
 
Sounds normal to me too. You can also see the 'activeness' (read: more bloodflow -> redness) in the gills.
 
OK thanks for all the help. Guess I was just being paranoid
 
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