Illness/Sickness: Haru is floating ;(

[Kerry M]

I would keep him out of the tank and in a shallow tuperware container. Enough water that he is submerged but not enough that he stresses because he cant touch the bottom. Dont fridge him and just feed him like normal.

I would follow this advice and put Haru in a shallow tub so he isn't stressed. If there is an air bubble this set up could be helpful too. Feeding live black worms (they live for days in water) would be enticing to Haru as he will respond to their movement. Axolotls are opportunistic feeders. You could also use a syringe full of worms and dangle it in front of his nose.

 

[kapooey]

i just bought a air pump and airstone. I bought a small tank so and a small décor so he can hide. I try to find live worms form a local pet store and petco, but they said they only have the frozen one=[ I will try my best to find Haru some live worms=[

 

[kapooey]

here's the picture of Haru=]

 

[Kerry M]

Thanks for posting the picture of Haru, he/she is very cute. Haru does look young, you could keep him/her in a smaller container and put live food in the water. Were you able to track down any black worms yet?

 

[kapooey]

I am trying my best to find live worms for Haru since I work 6 days a week, 8-9 hours per day. I will try on Wednesday to some pet stores in other towns. Last night I drop some frozen bloodworms on top of Haru and Haru just stay there like he/she doesn't care (usually if I drop food on top of him/her, he/she will swim away very quickly). I also notice there are something stick out from his/her butt ( I will post the picture later tonight) which I don't think this "thing" is a sign of showing Haru is a boy or girl, nor poop because this "thing" is hanging behind Haru's butt.

 

[kapooey]

ok. here's the pictures I took. I had feed Haru some live black worms but he/she refuse to eat it. I try to put the food in front of him/her, but he/she keeps trying to swim away. I don't know what to do now or I guess I have to bring him/her to the vet if he/she still not eating tomorrow.

 

[Kerry M]

I'm not sure what the white thing is. If I am seeing it properly. Hopefully someone with some experience in this area will provide you with some advice.

 

[kapooey]

yea. I think it might be poops because when I got home fro work it's gone. Haru is still refuse to eat so I guess I have to bring it to the vet=[