Don't want to lose my other Axi - Please help.

[oOFyreflyOo]

I had two Axies for about three months now, One was about 6 inches long, the other about 3. Just yesterday we realized the water got too hot when I wasn't home, and the smaller one started to look terrible. He wouldn't eat, he was floating, he was overall in bad shape. So I lowered the temperature down gradually but also as fast as I could. Needless to say, he didnt make it.

I checked the PH and the Ammonia and that isn't the issue. And the water temp is holding steady at 58-59 degrees now

My problem is, my other Axi is starting not to look so good. And I don't know why. Can anyone give any insight? I would really hate to lose my other Axolotl.

They are on a diet of frozen blood worms, the substrate is a children's play sand with no chemicals or anything in it. I use Aqueon dechlorniator. I do have two live plants in there. And I am using a filter made for the 20g long, that doesnt have an insane current.

 

[Jessdino]

So sorry to hear about your loss! It sucks losing a pet....

How hot did the water get and for how long? I know I've had mine's tank get to about 80 before and he was fine once I lowered it. Also I'd try switching to earth worms for their diet. They have much more nutritional value.

A bacteria may have been able to grow and flourish in the time the temperature was heightened. Do you have any photos of your axie? Any visible issues?

 

[Josephine]

Jessdino is right! Your problem is probably an exponential bacterial growth. You have to learn from experience in this hobby, don´t give up! My axolotls live at 75 degrees and are amazing that way, which wouldn´t be possible, but it is. In fact, almost all axolotls in my country live at this temperature, because in summer it gets very hot, and they do just fine. From a biologist point of view, i can only explain it via evolution,and would suggest you to study your specimens carefully and find out on your own what is best for them. Of course, lower temperatures are always better, but i´m almost sure your problem are noxious bacteria. Perform a complete water change and wash the tank with an antiseptic agent.
Good luck!!! Hope i was able to help you!