Help please i think he is dying

Re: Help please i think he is diening

Sorry for your loss, axygirl20. Hope you find out what went wrong.

-Eva
 
Re: Help please i think he is diening

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like you tried everything. Hope the other axolotl is ok. I don't think axolotls are particularly bothered about company, but I think you should get another one for yourself, when you are ready.
 
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thanks for the kind words
when should i get another axolotl if at all? Axel doesnt seem to be showing signs of stress, his gills are fine in shape, colour and movement. His tail isnt curling and he is eating fine.
Should i get another, axel and otto were always together!!
 
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I'm pretty sure you asked this question in the chatroom. A couple of folks recommended you not purchase one right away and wait a couple of months to prove the good health of the axolotl you have left.

When you do purchase another axolotl it would be a good idea to keep it in quarantine before exposing it to the other axolotl.

Sharon
 
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hi sharon, yes that is what im thinking too. Ive decided to wait about a month and see how axel gets on. If after this period of time i feel he would benifit from having a tank mate (another axolotl) i will get one. I'd love a female though im not sure if im ready for it yet. Still blaming myself for ottos death :(
would you be able to give any advice on the actual quarantine process? I understand the period is for around a month although after this im unsure.
Thanks loads
Jodie
 
Re: Help please i think he is diening

G'day Jodie,

I understand your need to replace the death of a pet with another. It's just human nature, I guess.

Axolotls are perfectly fine in solitary remand. They don't require a "tank-mate" to keep them company. This is a common misconception, and is anthropomorphism at its best.

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A couple of folks recommended you not purchase one right away and wait a couple of months to prove the good health of the axolotl you have left.
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I have to agree with Sharon (and others) on this issue.

For me, I believe Axel died as a result of virulent bacteria residing in the tank. As to what this bacteria is, that's another question and I wouldn't have a clue. However, the pale colour of Axel clearly looked like a reduction in blood circulation, and more than often, lymph circulation.

Otto may not be displaying any signs of poor health, but I'm only lead to believe that it will succumb eventually (sorry). The most probable reason why Otto isn't sick yet is because its immune system still has the ability to fight off this invading bacteria. But given the slightest trauma, Otto's immune system will "let down its guard", subsequently paving the way for the bacteria to attack. Axel's situation appears to complement what I just described (i.e. trauma from losing a toe). Remember, though, that trauma doesn't necessarily mean injury. It can also be result a of poor husbandry.

axygirl20 said:
would you be able to give any advice on the actual quarantine process? I understand the period is for around a month although after this im unsure.
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A quarantine tank (QT) should be cycled (no surprise there). So, it's best that you purchase a separate tank and cycle it prior to getting the new axolotl. Bear in mind that the cycling process can be excruciating long, but definitely worthwhile in the end. Remember to export nitrate with the cylced QT.

The QT should have the most hospitable conditions. For instance, there is no point having a QT that has high levels of ammonia because this will bring undue stress/death and you will never have a chance to assess the axolotl's health (i.e. whether it free of pathogenic infection). There should also be hiding places for the axolotl, but nothing elaborate so that the axolotl can't be visually inspected.

While the new axolotl is in the QT you will be assessing the following:

- Evaluation. A full month gives you time to observe the axolotl, including its behaviour. You will be observing the shape, appetite, colour, etc. of the axolotl. Any irregularities may more likely mean that the axolotl is not in good health. In the month, you will also be able to observe parasites that may be present and only have a single life-cyle. Bear in mind that some parasites have more than a single life-cycle which may not be apparent until the new axolotl has been introducted into the permanent tank.

- Recuperation. The new axolotl will require time to recover from the change in environment and also from the trauma of transport.

NB. All quarantine equipment (i.e. nets, siphons, etc.) shouldn't be mixed with the permanent tank. You could wash everything with salt brine before re-using them for either tank.

Salt brine is quite easy to prepare. You simply take some rock salt and stir it into warm water, but allow some crystals to remian undissolved. Perfecto!

Hope all this helped! ;)

Jay.
 
Re: Help please i think he is diening

Just to say thanks to those who helped me through a rough time when otto died. I can't thank you enough. And in case people are wondering, axel is ok, and is doing 100 times better now, he is showing no signs of distress or lonliness. His behaviour has slightly changed though for the better. He is out more, eating more, and his gills are massive and vivid pink.
Otto never can/will be replaced though I feel his death has bought out the best in axel. I am lead to believe that he bullied axel.
Axel is alive and doing so well now.
 
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It's good to hear from you again. I hope axel continues to do well.
 
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Thanks John, I know a lot of people keep saying that he is going to go the same way as otto, but I truly believe he is better. Will try and post some pictures soon and I'm sure people will see the difference.
 
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I have posted pictures of my profile now of axel and hope that people will look and see that he is NOT ill and is doing so much better
 
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