Male axolotl with cloaca turned out and back end floating

[haileyvp]

My 5 1/2 year old male axolotl has been having trouble with his back end floating and I noticed that his cloaca seems to be partially turned out and has been for quite a while, like when they lay sperm cones. He eats as normal (half of a large earthworm every other day), so I don't think it's impaction/constipation. He lives in a 50-gallon with a few of his sons, who all seem normal.

 

[wolfen]

what is the water temperature?
due to back end float and slight inflammation of the cloaca it looks like there is an air block, adding a mild laxative may help ie.. magnesium sulphate (epsom salts) 0.2g/l.

 

[haileyvp]

what is the water temperature?
due to back end float and slight inflammation of the cloaca it looks like there is an air block, adding a mild laxative may help ie.. magnesium sulphate (epsom salts) 0.2g/l.

Temps are 64-69F, and I add John's Solution with most water changes (epsom, aquarium salt, baking soda) but I can add a bit more epsom salts.

 

[wolfen]

reduce temp to 59°f-64°f if possible, 64°f-69°f is fine for breeding temperature although not long term.
increasing magnesium should help.