Hi, i just bought my friend a larva from of tiger salamander, a mudpuppy. the day i got him he was doing great and very active. now a day later, my friend said he lays on his side and isnt as active as he used to be. its still in the same water that we got him in. whats wrong with him?
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Whats wrong with my friends mudpuppy?
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First of all, tiger larvae are not mudpuppies. They're 2 different species http://www.caudata.org/cc/species/Necturus/N_maculosus.shtml
http://www.caudata.org/cc/species/Ambystoma/A_tigrinum.shtml
So first, figure out what species you have. Second, read the specific care conditions. Also, read other articles on caudata culture, such as water quality, feeding, FAQ's, etc. I'm thinking that the problem with your "mudpuppy" right now is bad water quality.
http://www.caudata.org/cc/species/Ambystoma/A_tigrinum.shtml
So first, figure out what species you have. Second, read the specific care conditions. Also, read other articles on caudata culture, such as water quality, feeding, FAQ's, etc. I'm thinking that the problem with your "mudpuppy" right now is bad water quality.
I think the word needed here is probably "waterdog". What kind of container is it in, and what's the total water volume, roughly? Any filtration? What kind of food? Your friend needs to start partial water changes immediately, using treated (dechlorinated) tap water.
I'd also mention that these animals are often kept in terrible conditions before purchase, so the animal is probably very stressed.
I'd also mention that these animals are often kept in terrible conditions before purchase, so the animal is probably very stressed.
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As a first action to be taken before it will be to late, I will suggest you to change your animal water for a new bottled mineral water as soon as posible.
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