Switched Axolotl to Pellet Food

[KombatVirus]

Hey everyone,

So having my axolotls grown to about 4.5 inches, and consumed my entire worm farm, I decided to switch them to pellets. They have the same nutritional value as earthworms, and I got them from a local axolotl breeder

They seem to gobble them up with no problems. However, I have noticed after eating a pellet, they sit in one spot and "flick" their gills. I am not sure why they do this, and have never observed this behavior when feeding worms. I understand axolotls occasionally do this to pass water through their gills, but they seem to do it a couple of times after every single pellet they eat. Could this be the sign of a potential problem?

Thank you

 

[valkyriemome]

No idea, but I'd like to know also!

My axolotls are currently eating an extremely varied diet, as I can't find worms yet, but I haven't noticed this particular behavior, per se.

 

[auntiejude]

They are probably trying to soften the pellets up a bit with water - pellets tend to be a bit dry.