G'day Bobe,
Could you please post a photo of your axolotl, in particular, its eyes? But, by the description you have provided, it seems like you're describing cloudy eyes, which is a symptom of illness. The common causes of cloudy eyes include*:
- Injury. Is your axolotl housed with any other aquatic species? Are there any sharp objects that could lacerate the axolotl's delicate skin? Axolotls do not have the best eye sight, and so minimising potential hazards is key to preventing decor-related injuries.
- Infection. Have you introduced any new aquatic speices without quarantining them for at least 30 days? Is your axolotl also exhibiting a fungal infection? Fungal infections are usually secondary to primary infections, which can be bacterial or viral. In other words, the axolotl's immune system has been weakened, thus, paving the way for a fungal infection.
- Diet. What are you feeding your axolotl? Try feeding earthworms that are gutloaded, as these are most nutritious.
- Shedding problem. Does your axolotl appear to be 'flaking'? Axolotl's also have what is commonly called the slime coat. The slime coat acts as the first line of defense against pathogens, just as the skin does with humans. When an axolotl is being attacked by a pathogen, it will often secrete more of this so-called slime coat via the mucous membranes.
- Exposure to a toxin. Have you introduced any unsafe chemicals into your tank? There are some individuals that are particularly pedantic about indoor contaminants because the concentrations would be greater indoors as opposed to outdoors. For example, tobacco pollution can be concentrated in aerosol droplets that settle on the surface of the water. Alternatively they can form with dust, and enter the tank.
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http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/illness.shtml
Keep us updated, and hopefully all goes well
Jay.