Illness/Sickness: Sick lox?

[brookeperkiss]

Hi Everyone just wondering if anyone could help, this is my first axolotl i've had ive noticed recently lox's end half of his body where his tail starts is really red and i wasnt sure if maybe its constipation or something like that i was just wondering if anybody could give me some tips on how to correct it back to its natural colour. Also if anyone knew if they silver pattern on his tail is normal too. Thanks guys

 

[HayleyK]

The silver pattern is normal.

It doesn't look too red. But what are you water parameters and temperature?

 

[auntiejude]

The 'silver' is part of their natural colour - iridophores.

The redness in the tail is from activity, you'll find it gets red after they have been active, and pales when they are still or asleep. It's obvious on albinos and leucistics, not so much is darker axies.