Never really move

[crested crazy]

I don't get it...I feed them, the water tested great and they are bellow 70 dagrees.
But they never seam to be happy? they never really move around or anything, What
could be wrong? Please let me know.
Thanks

 

[coglanuk]

Simple answer.... nothing.

It's a misconception that I shared, but the reality is 'most' axolotls don't do much. You might get the odd swim up to the top. You might get a plant climber. But thats about it.

My albino only leavers her cave about twice a week.

 

[Lisa]

Lazy is normal. Mine only really move around a bit at night when they'll swim around a bit, cruise from one end of the tank to the other and so on. And I get the impression mine are on the active side and lots of peoples do less than that. So if they're eating, the water's fine and they appear healthy, they are probably very happy axies.

 

[Saspotato]

I think the axolotls are probably happier just lazing around and eating (just as I would be ;p) so I wouldn't be concerned if yours aren't active. If they are really active this can be a cause for concern (ie constant swimming to the surface, floating).

My axolotl only really moves around at night (or when I wiggle food at him) and hides in a cup when it is light!

 

[gr33neyes]

If you want to see your axies active, try getting up in the middle of the night and watching them. Mine look like they are having the party of their life when I pass the tank at 3 in the morning now and then.

 

[crested crazy]

Ah thats great news. Thanks everyone...
I was a bit scared for a little while. But like
Saspotato said who wouldn't want to eat
and lay around all day
Thanks again!