leahhhpage
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Hi! I am very new to the keeping of axolotls and am in need of some help. I know this is a very common question but my juvenile leucistic axolotl has a dark black tummy. I got my mom to take a look at him and even she thinks he looks a bit bloated, he loves to eat and will heat about 4-5 blood worms once a day everyday. Another problem, that i believe is a sign of a bloated axie, is that he floats up just a little, usually tail up, and then swims back down. I have grown very attached to him despite having him for a week, so I would like to fix the issue.
- (I realized that I should include my water parameters, I use the API freshwater master test kit):
pH : 7.6 (I've been adding tetra easy balance in small doses with each water change to help get this down to 7.2, it is definitely working)
ammonia: 0 ppm
nitrite: 0 ppm
nitrate: 5.0 ppm
- i use SeaChem Prime or the Tetra AquaSafe for dechlorinating, and every so often I use the Tetra Water Clarifier, and as seen above I use the Tetra Easy Balance to assist with a higher pH
my tank is fully cycled, it includes a 20 long tank, CaribSea brand sand for aquariums, a three fan aquarium fan and a Fluval 30 filter (I also have a few artificial plants and a large log for hiding)
thank you for the help!!
- (I realized that I should include my water parameters, I use the API freshwater master test kit):
pH : 7.6 (I've been adding tetra easy balance in small doses with each water change to help get this down to 7.2, it is definitely working)
ammonia: 0 ppm
nitrite: 0 ppm
nitrate: 5.0 ppm
- i use SeaChem Prime or the Tetra AquaSafe for dechlorinating, and every so often I use the Tetra Water Clarifier, and as seen above I use the Tetra Easy Balance to assist with a higher pH
my tank is fully cycled, it includes a 20 long tank, CaribSea brand sand for aquariums, a three fan aquarium fan and a Fluval 30 filter (I also have a few artificial plants and a large log for hiding)
thank you for the help!!