HELP! Bumps on axolotl's tail, can't find any info.

[Gelato Energy]

Big bumps on axolotl back end

any info will help

Thank you,
Kyle.

 

[CrazyForLotls]

Big bumps on axolotl back end

any info will help

Thank you,
Kyle.

Can we see some pictures? Or a description of them at least? Also, what are your water parameters? Nitrites, nitrates, pH, ammonia, etc. What's the water temperature usually? Have you used any products/chemicals in your water? How large is your axolotl/how old?

 

[Gelato Energy]

Can we see some pictures? Or a description of them at least? Also, what are your water parameters? Nitrites, nitrates, pH, ammonia, etc. What's the water temperature usually? Have you used any products/chemicals in your water? How large is your axolotl/how old?

 

[Gelato Energy]

I got the axolotl last Wednesday of a website called angelfish aquatics

 

[Gelato Energy]

And yes its by its self, not sex'd yet.

 

[CrazyForLotls]

I got the axolotl last Wednesday of a website called angelfish aquatics

I've never heard of them before.. I'll check out their site. Thanks for the picture. I'm not sure what the bumps could be since I'm no expert or vet. Were they there when you got it? I know axies can be bumpy sometimes but their tails are usually smooth I thought.

 

[CrazyForLotls]

Is your tank fully cycled? What are the what parameters? What do you treat your water with? What's the temperature of the water?

 

[Gelato Energy]

I've never heard of them before.. I'll check out their site. Thanks for the picture. I'm not sure what the bumps could be since I'm no expert or vet. Were they there when you got it? I know axies can be bumpy sometimes but their tails are usually smooth I thought.

Yeah I thought this also, every axolotl video or picture I've seen they been nice and smooth. Yes they were there when it got here. They don't look very healthy tbh. But I think their acting fine, it doesn't really move around, just sits in next to a piece of wood. Eats earth worm fine without fail and bloodworm and pellets also. I just don't understand...

 

[Gelato Energy]

Current temp 18.3c, its like 28 outside. I use love fish tap safe dechlorinator as tetra aquasafe has added iodine wich is harmful to lotls from what I understand.
And the parameters are fine I just use 6 in 1 tetra strips.

 

[Gelato Energy]

Is your tank fully cycled? What are the what parameters? What do you treat your water with? What's the temperature of the water?

I have 30m of hose in a mini freezer using a weak pump to push water through and then back into the tank. Wasnt gonna be spending all that money for an aquatic chiller

 

[CrazyForLotls]

Current temp 18.3c, its like 28 outside. I use love fish tap safe dechlorinator as tetra aquasafe has added iodine wich is harmful to lotls from what I understand.
And the parameters are fine I just use 6 in 1 tetra strips.

That's like the perfect temperature so no worries there. The golden standard for dechlorination is Prime by Seachem. You may want to look into that. Also, strips are generally not very accurate. I used to use them but was told I should get a liquid test kit instead. The API Master test kit is great. It's much more accurate than the strips; I would suggest you consider purchasing one. They last a long time (and so should your axolotl) so it's worth it.

 

[CrazyForLotls]

I have 30m of hose in a mini freezer using a weak pump to push water through and then back into the tank. Wasnt gonna be spending all that money for an aquatic chiller

I understand. I tried the same sort of thing but it didn't work out. Glad it's working for you though

 

[Gelato Energy]

Did you read the other articles I posted just now

I understand. I tried the same sort of thing but it didn't work out. Glad it's working for you though

 

[CrazyForLotls]

Did you read the other articles I posted just now

I believe so? I read all the posts on this thread, if that's what you mean.

 

[Gelato Energy]

I believe so? I read all the posts on this thread, if that's what you mean.

Yeah was just making sure, anyways dude have a good day

 

[CrazyForLotls]

Is this the website you got your axolotl from? I looked it up. Their "green" axolotl (which is a wild-type) looks like yours.

Green Axolotl

Common Name Green Axolotl Latin Ambystoma mexicanum Pack Quantity Single Size of Species For Sale 10-15cm Maximum Size Species Grows To 25cm

www.angelfishaquatics.co.uk

 

[Gelato Energy]

Is this the website you got your axolotl from? I looked it up. Their "green" axolotl (which is a wild-type) looks like yours.

Green Axolotl

Common Name Green Axolotl Latin Ambystoma mexicanum Pack Quantity Single Size of Species For Sale 10-15cm Maximum Size Species Grows To 25cm

www.angelfishaquatics.co.uk

Yes sir

 

[CrazyForLotls]

Yeah was just making sure, anyways dude have a good day

Thank you, you too. Just keep an eye on the bumps for now and let us know if they get better, worse, or stay the same. If you plan to purchase an axolotl in the future, I would probably recommend purchasing from somewhere else. Your little guy had quite a few nicks taken out of his tail. I'm sure there are some good sources on here for reliable breeders in the UK.

 

[Gelato Energy]

He is a cute little guy though

 

[CrazyForLotls]

Yeah I thought this also, every axolotl video or picture I've seen they been nice and smooth. Yes they were there when it got here. They don't look very healthy tbh. But I think their acting fine, it doesn't really move around, just sits in next to a piece of wood. Eats earth worm fine without fail and bloodworm and pellets also. I just don't understand...

Axolotls are pretty chill animals. Mine doesn't do much either. He swims around in the evening sometimes but during the day he just sits there. It's a good sign that your axie is eating well.