Toothless still not eating and having bouyancy issues

[ChrisButts]

Unfortunately Toothless still not keen on eating, but looks healthy. He seems to have buoyancy issues, as he is floating near top of tank most of time, seems very bloated and quite listless. Anyone got any ideas as starting to get really quite concerned and would rather not have to go through fridge and salt bath routine again.

 

[Cacique]

What are his water parameters, water temp, and what kind of food does he eat?

 

[ChrisButts]

Thanks,for the reply, Tempreture is 16degrees C. Water parameters are ph 6.6, Nitrate 5.0ppm, Ammonia 0 ppm, Nitrite 0ppm. Until he was ill (if check previous post he was sick with a fungal infection and had full fridge and salt bath treatment.) he was fed with prawns and blood worms, since he has been brought back a month ago he was been fed earthworms including Aporrectodea caliginosa (grey earthworm) or Octolasion cyaneum (blue-grey worm).

Thanks,

Chris

 

[Cacique]

How long has your axie been like that and not eaten? I wish I could give you more advice, but when my axie experienced bloating and buoyancy issues I waited a until it passed before feeding him again. I think he hadn't eaten in a couple of days before that and I waited another day or so. For my axolotl, I think he was constipated and everything must have gone away after he pooped.

 

[ChrisButts]

It has been a couple of weeks since he ate, his bloating has been getting worse, especially the last week. His rear end is more buoyant than his front. Really hope he has just gas or constipation.

 

[Cacique]

Sounds like it's pretty might, maybe you should think about looking for a herp veterinarian if you can. Good luck.

 

[ChrisButts]

Have returned to work (Biology teacher in a high school) Toothless seems to be less buoyancy issues seem less of an issue, but he seems to have an aggresive fungus on him and seems very lethargic. Planning to fridge and salt treat him again, what are peoples thoughts on this?