Caudata.org: Newts and Salamanders Portal

Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
Did you know that registered users see fewer ads? Register today!

Normal or not normal?

Savvy1985

New member
Joined
Jul 18, 2016
Messages
28
Reaction score
0
Location
Phoenix, AZ
So, I noticed about a week ago when I had skipped a feeding with Murray (as i had read multiple timea that at a certain size, they should stop eating daily) that he kind f had a bit of of balance, like he couldn't stay normal-up-wright position. But once fed and digested, he evened out and had no issues. I put Murray in his tank this weekend, and he's been in there since monday. I fed him Monday before the transfer. I didn't want to stress him, so i skipped Tuesdays meal, and fed him tonight. And once again, he has issues staying upright after a skipped meal. I'll see if I can post a picture I took (hopefully its attached...)... it's not the best, but you can see him floating practically on his side. At times, he was almost belly up! After feeding, he went back into his tank, and went straight for his hidey, I'm guessing to keep his balance in there? Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 

Attachments

  • 20160907_210542.jpg
    20160907_210542.jpg
    67.9 KB · Views: 118

Savvy1985

New member
Joined
Jul 18, 2016
Messages
28
Reaction score
0
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Tank is fully cycled and kept at 65-66 degrees with a chiller. But he's done this before when in a kritter keeper, as well. He eats frozen/thawed blood worms, and usually finishes off the cube. There's been a few times he's gotten full and didnt finish the cube. But again, this only happens when I skip his meals. He's happily swimming in his tank now, no issues.
 
General chit-chat
Help Users
  • No one is chatting at the moment.
  • Shane douglas:
    with axolotls would I basically have to keep buying and buying new axolotls to prevent inbred breeding which costs a lot of money??
    +1
    Unlike
  • Thorninmyside:
    Not necessarily but if you’re wanting to continue to grow your breeding capacity then yes. Breeding axolotls isn’t a cheap hobby nor is it a get rich quick scheme. It costs a lot of money and time and deditcation
    +1
    Unlike
  • stanleyc:
    @Thorninmyside, I Lauren chen
    +1
    Unlike
  • Clareclare:
    Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus Japanese . I'm raising them and have abandoned the terrarium at about 5 months old and switched to the aquatic setups you describe. I'm wondering if I could do this as soon as they morph?
    +1
    Unlike
    Clareclare: Would Chinese fire belly newts be more or less inclined towards an aquatic eft set up versus... +1
    Top