I just got a melanoid axolotl about a week or two ago. They're about two months old (maybe?) but around 2-3 inches. They are kept in a large Tupperware container at 64 deg. Since I'm in the process of cycling a tank, I'm changing the water daily for their tank and their brother/sister's container with dechlorinated water (Yes, they are kept apart).
They've both been very healthy and moving around a lot, as well as eating a lot. Earlier today I changed their water and the melanoid started to show signs of stress (curled tail and curled gills). I ignored it because I thought that he was stressed from being moved. But now, he's floating on his back and not moving. The tail is curled and the gills are curled. I've attached a few pictures. Right now I have a cube of ice in his container (our fridge isn't working). Idk what to do. I hope he's going to be ok
They've both been very healthy and moving around a lot, as well as eating a lot. Earlier today I changed their water and the melanoid started to show signs of stress (curled tail and curled gills). I ignored it because I thought that he was stressed from being moved. But now, he's floating on his back and not moving. The tail is curled and the gills are curled. I've attached a few pictures. Right now I have a cube of ice in his container (our fridge isn't working). Idk what to do. I hope he's going to be ok