Part of my axi's tail looks like it's dead.

[AmandaLyne]

I just noticed part of my juvis tail looks like its falling off. Its a very small part at the very end of his/her tail. It looks like dead skin at the end of his tail...Is this normal or is he/hurt? Is he/she ok???

 

[SarahandRich]

Re: Partr of my axi\s tail looks like its dead.

I just noticed part of my juvis tail looks like its falling off. Its a very small part at the very end of his/her tail. It looks like dead skin at the end of his tail...Is this normal or is he/hurt? Is he/she ok???

Is it in the tank alone, or with buddies? At the juvenile stage, they often mistake moving tankmates as food, and someone accidentally loses a finger/leg/tail/gill etc. Keep an eye out for any infection, and check your water parameters regularly. Unless you see signs of infection, it is probably nothing to worry about, and in about three weeks (if it drops off) it will regenerate... Just be vigilant and if in doubt, you could always try to upload a pic and someone will help you further. Good luck

 

[AmandaLyne]

Re: Partr of my axi\s tail looks like its dead.

Here is the best picture i can get. He/she does have a tankmate both are the same size and i have lots of hiding places. Yet to find out if they are make and female like i was told. I sure hope he is ok i am worried.

 

[AmandaLyne]

Re: Partr of my axi\s tail looks like its dead.

anyone?????

 

[ferret_corner]

Re: Partr of my axi\s tail looks like its dead.

I'd guess one of the tankmates took a nip & what didn't get pulled off was damaged & is dying back.

Sharon

 

[kira]

Re: Partr of my axi\s tail looks like its dead.

I'd guess one of the tankmates took a nip & what didn't get pulled off was damaged & is dying back.

Makes sense.

I would worry about it unless your axie begins to look unwell or you get fungus.

 

[blueberlin]

Re: Partr of my axi\s tail looks like its dead.

Hi AmandaLyne,

Your axolotl's tail looks fine to me. I can't see any sign of a fresh injury and the tail looks healthy. By the way, from this picture, I'm still guessing "girl".

-Eva

 

[AmandaLyne]

Yeah i am thinking they are both girls LOL kinda a bummer cause i was promised a boy and girl but we shall see i guess

 

[paullism]

Hi Amada

We have 3 Axolotls in our tank and pieces of tail missing (tips) seem to be a weekly matter. I would not be too concerned.

Good luck

 

[inkozana]

To be honest, just from seeing the picture it doesn't look like a tankmate bite.
In my opinion the tail probably got caught at the end when it was developing, causing it to grow a bit funny.
Nothing to be concerned about.