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Hi there I’ve actually had this on my mind a lot lately, but it looks like guppy has two gills growing off of his one, it’s been like that ever since I’ve gotten him and he’s a healthy happy boy. I was just wondering what could’ve caused this? Is it genetic...?
 

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Kendra01 said:
Hi there I’ve actually had this on my mind a lot lately, but it looks like guppy has two gills growing off of his one, it’s been like that ever since I’ve gotten him and he’s a healthy happy boy. I was just wondering what could’ve caused this? Is it genetic...?
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Could be partly genetics, he could also have been nipped as a hatchling/juvenile by another axolotl and it just grew back a little silly. Just makes him unique:)
 
I have seen axolotls with that extra gill thing going on and sometimes the extra stalks get caught on the other gill stalks. Just be careful and if that happens, make sure he doesn't scratch at it too much. I've heard of people taking their axolotls out, tubbing them, and just gently straightening out the gill stalk.

Your little guy totally has charisma though, so cute!
 
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