Black wild type axolotl gills gone red

[Jaeger]

My axolotls gills are naturally black as he is a black wild type, but Ive recently transfered him into a quarantine tub as he is floating. His gills are now turning red, i dont have a airstone in the tank. DO i need to get one? or do i leave him alone. What should I do? what does this mean? please help.

 

[Nikki87]

Hello , yes you should put your axolotl in a shallow tub with an air stone for a few days

 

[Nikki87]

you should also test for ammonia and reduce this problem , also make sure water temperature always stays the same . How old is your axolotl?

 

[Nikki87]

I’m new with axolotl’s my self but I have a 10 months old and 2 7 month olds and we have. Wen doing tons of research hope this helps you

 

[Jaeger]

you should also test for ammonia and reduce this problem , also make sure water temperature always stays the same . How old is your axolotl?

he is 9 months! I think it is a active thing, as last night they were extremely red and he was swimming around alot, and now theyve gone back to black. Any tips for him to stop floating?

 

[Nikki87]

Put your axi in a container big enough where it is able to still move around maybe gassy and needs to release the gas that may help what are you feeding ? Usually it’s normal for them to go tot he too and get some air but if it’s constant you need to keep an eye on it , is it in a tank with and other axolotl’s?

 

[Nikki87]

Look up on YouTube Axolotl’s health Issues & treatments / what to do if your axolotl is sick this may help you more . Hope this helps amd your little one gets better

 

[Jaeger]

yes

Put your axi in a container big enough where it is able to still move around maybe gassy and needs to release the gas that may help what are you feeding ? Usually it’s normal for them to go tot he too and get some air but if it’s constant you need to keep an eye on it , is it in a tank with and other axolotl’s?

he is in with another axolotl a golden albino theyre the same age same size in a 35 gallon long but my golden albino isnt floating they have the same diet and everything. just did a 100% water change the other day, and the water levels are:

Nitrite: 0
Ammonia: 0
Kh:120
Gh:60
Ph:7.0

 

[Nikki87]

How is your axolotl doing today ? Any better is it back to its norm or is he still floating ?

 

[Jaeger]

How is your axolotl doing today ? Any better is it back to its norm or is he still floating ?

Hey! Hes been floating for the past week so ive put him in a quarintine tub 5 days ago, 100% water changes everyday and constant care, and hes doing much better! the air bubble in his tummy is gone, and hes stays on the bottom with his roommate