Question: Axolotl query?

[Willow]

Hi everyone,I am sorry if I post this in the wrong heading but have no idea where to place it...

I own 3 axolotls, all housed together with no problems. However, I heard that an axolotl is stressedwhen the gills are "bent" over..I only have my white/pink axolotl with bent over gills and the other two are straight.. amI doing something wrong? I seein thegalleries that the albino axolotls have short gills,my baby Gismo, has long and bent gills?

I am confused?

 

[Darkmaverick]

Some axies have naturally long and 'benty' gills that may just be normal. As long as you make sure water parameters, temperature and water flow are all ideal and that you feed your axies properly with nutritious food types like earthworms and blackworms, you should be fine.

Of course you should always monitor throughout and contact your vet if you notice any other unsual signs that indicate stress or illness.

 

[blueberlin]

Hi Willow,

The gills curve naturally. Stressed gills arch upwards and toward the nose - it honestly looks stressful. Hopefully you will never see that but if you do, it is unmistakeable.

-Eva