Not eating

[Dani512]

My new boy isn't eating...the female is fine happy as rain.
I tested the tank today and everything was fine I was worried he wasn't doing so good in the new tank as I know new tank syndrome can throw the nitrate and ammonia off.

I am starting to think though that maybe he wants to morph..

Would this stop him from eating? He spits everything I give him out

 

[Kal El]

Hi Dani512,

If your axolotl is in the process of morphing, it will spend the majority of its time making frequent trips to the surface of the water or even spend all its time at the surface. Furthermore, you will begin to notice that its gills will start to recede. However, axolotls will seldom morph without a specific precusor such as the manipulation of the thyroid gland. Also, if your axolotl is making frequent trips to the surface, it will more than often mean that the nitrite within your tank is too high.

I would presume that your axolotl is stressed from the move and just requires time to adjust to his new surroundings.

Jay.

 

[ianclick]

Hi Dani,

I agree with Jay give a week and I think all will be back to normal

 

[Dani512]

He ate last night.....it was only a little bit, but he did eat. I'm so happy, hopefully he will eat again today