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Hello - it's me again
Ref. my previous post about our sick Axolotl. Someone told me today (outside of this site) that they hibernate. I have researched everywhere and have not come across this habit.:confused:

Also thought I would mention that Flitty Ditty actually ate a whole square of blood worms this morning. I am so very pleased but would still appreciate any comments to my previous posting as I still worry about him.
Thanks Tracy:eek:
 
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Axolotls don't hibernate.

Eating is a good sign! If he's still floating, try lowering the water level enough so he can keep himself right-side up. This might only be a few cm deep. If you do have him in a low volume of water, you have to be REALLY on top of water changes.

This will help alleviate the stress from floating, and hopefully with the increased appetite and good water conditions and a cool, quiet vacation away from noisy children, he will improve!
 
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Thanks so much for the info. I actually went into his room last night with only the connecting rooms light on. He was gently swimming around in his tank - it was so good to see. I will keep him here in the quiet darkened room. Think this may be his permanent retirement home from now on!!!

Thanks again Tracy
 
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That sounds good. Hopefully he continues on that path.

You might also try offering him a variety of foods. I don't recall if you mentioned his diet in the previous thread, but bloodworms are fairly deficient in calcium. This may have something to do with his problems.
 
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