Help?

[fire_newt]

So I’m getting some axies from a lady who doesn’t want hers anymore. She sent me some photos of the them and I’m a bit worried. They look skinny and their gills look rough. When I pick them up next week what do I need to do to prepare for their rehab? Do they just need a clean tank, or do I need to prepare for something more intense?

 

[GulfCoastAxolotls]

So I’m getting some axies from a lady who doesn’t want hers anymore. She sent me some photos of the them and I’m a bit worried. They look skinny and their gills look rough. When I pick them up next week what do I need to do to prepare for their rehab? Do they just need a clean tank, or do I need to prepare for something more intense?

They are definitely thin and their gills are in poor shape, but I don't see any other signs of physical injury or anything. The best thing you can do for them is have them in a clean, cold, cycled tank and offer then good nutrition. Axolotls are resilient little animals and do bounce back pretty quickly with just good water quality and healthy food.

 

[fire_newt]

Great! Thank you! I’m hoping to make them big and chunky!

 

[fire_newt]

Just an update! They are starting to look much better and their gills are growing in so much faster than I thought they would. In a week they have doubled in length and fluff!

 

[LittleGreenFrog]

aw

 

[GulfCoastAxolotls]

Just an update! They are starting to look much better and their gills are growing in so much faster than I thought they would. In a week they have doubled in length and fluff!

that's fantastic. keep up the good work

 

[fire_newt]

Here’s the new set up with some happy little axies!