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Question: Why does my Axolotl have only 1 gill on it's right side?

HSuzara

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I have JUST got my little axolotl for Christmas, it's a golden one, and I noticed when we got him/her in the tank, that he/she had only one gill on it's right side, and a full set on it's left... :confused: Could it be that it's Tank mates in the shop had nibbled them off? If that is so, will they grow back? Or would it be some genetic deformity? I would really like to know so I can stop worrying, thank you :D
 

sirnewt

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They should grow back if it isn't a genetic defect. Make sure you don't have ANY fish in the tank and a little time and good husbandry should fix it
 

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How lovely! Merry Christmas for you eh!

The gills should grow back, my little one Albi had all his legs and gills missing when I rescued him, I'm assuming his tank mates were to blame.

Nice clean water and lots of yummy healthy food and hopefully they'll grow back in a few weeks.

Remember to post some photos for us ^_^
 

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Thank you!!

So I have no need to worry, thank goodness.
No there is no fish with it so, safe I'm there ;)

Yes I will try and get a photo, I'll have to steal someones camera xD

Thank you both heaps!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :D
 

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Hey,

I would just observe that side to make sure nothing fungal is growing on the lesion if it was nibbled off.
Be sure your water is VERY clean. And have a good look at those gills every day.

Happy New Year to you, too :)
 
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