Entire Gill Burning off, please help!

[ArpTheAxolotl]

Axolotls don't really "develop teeth". They naturally have very rudimentary teeth, more little little ridges, that allow them to grip and manipulate their food around. They don't really chew things. if he does it again, try to get a video of it. It's hard for me to say what he's doing without seeing it.

Ok! I’ve been watching her for a bit, and she’s haven’t done it in awhile. Other people say that the black line in on their mouth is just her teeth devloping. I’ll try to get a vid when she does it again!

 

[GulfCoastAxolotls]

Ok! I’ve been watching her for a bit, and she’s haven’t done it in awhile. Other people say that the black line in on their mouth is just her teeth devloping. I’ll try to get a vid when she does it again!

Yes, that black line is where their teeth are. Its visible on all light colored axolotls, we just don't normally see it unless their mouth is open

 

[ArpTheAxolotl]

Yes, that black line is where their teeth are. Its visible on all light colored axolotls, we just don't normally see it unless their mouth is open

Ah ok, so they are teeth! I though she ate something bad. She did it again, she Was chewing. I couldn’t get a video fast enough.

 

[ArpTheAxolotl]

Yes, that black line is where their teeth are. Its visible on all light colored axolotls, we just don't normally see it unless their mouth is open

Ok, so she hasn’t chewed water anymore, but is swimming/walking slower. Do your axolotls do that sometimes?

 

[ArpTheAxolotl]

Yes, that black line is where their teeth are. Its visible on all light colored axolotls, we just don't normally see it unless their mouth is open

I got a video! she isn’t eating any sand, I was watching. The camera is a bit blurry sorry. Also, I don’t have any hides because I ordered some in a bit .far. Away. They’ll be coming soon though!

 

[AMurry24537]

The teeth you're seeing aren't really like human teeth at all; as has already been mentioned, it a line of cartilage-like material that they use for gripping. The teeth aren't sharp; it won't hurt if they bite you. Think like rubber grips on, I don't know, the closest thing I can think of is an eyelash curler. When they "chew," it's basically them trying to get a better grip on their food while they slowly force it into their stomach.

In the video, it doesn't look like she's been eating, which indicates to me that she might be trying to throw something up. That could be sand. If there's sand around, they will likely injest at least some of it along with their food, which can cause problems (possible impaction, ammonia pockets in the sand, difficult cleaning, etc.), especially with young axolotls. This is why bare bottom aquariums are often used.

If she seems lethargic, that would seem to indicate some other possible problems. Have you done recent checks on water temp, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrate?

 

[ArpTheAxolotl]

The teeth you're seeing aren't really like human teeth at all; as has already been mentioned, it a line of cartilage-like material that they use for gripping. The teeth aren't sharp; it won't hurt if they bite you. Think like rubber grips on, I don't know, the closest thing I can think of is an eyelash curler. When they "chew," it's basically them trying to get a better grip on their food while they slowly force it into their stomach.

In the video, it doesn't look like she's been eating, which indicates to me that she might be trying to throw something up. That could be sand. If there's sand around, they will likely injest at least some of it along with their food, which can cause problems (possible impaction, ammonia pockets in the sand, difficult cleaning, etc.), especially with young axolotls. This is why bare bottom aquariums are often used.

If she seems lethargic, that would seem to indicate some other possible problems. Have you done recent checks on water temp, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrate?

Yes I have. Ammonia and nitrites 0. The nitrates are at 5
i also feed her separately from the tank.. I think I should stop doing that, since others say it stresses them out more.