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Molting axoltol?

iChris

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My newest axolotl looks as if it is "molting", ie, clumps of what I can only describe as what looks like wet tissue paper seems to be shedding of my axolotl.

the water chemistry and temperature all checks out fine and it is as active as ever, and just as hungry.

is this normal?
 
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It can happen, mine have done it if had been transported anywhere. I would keep a close eye on this just in case there is any problem developing.
 
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i am having the same problem with mine. his gills are also kinda curling and not as frilly so to say. water is normal although i am doing 50% water changes every 2 days now. help!! i just want my baby to be ok!
 
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