Urgent!!! Sick axolotl

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PLEASE HELP ME!!! MY AXIE WAS FINE UP UNTILL AN HOUR AGO. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE IS FLOATING AND CANT GET TO THE BOTTOM, SHE IS PRACTICALLY MOTIONLESS AND BARELY REACTS TO ANY MOVEMENT IN HER TANK. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE SHE SWAYS ONTO HER SIDE AND HAS DIFFUCULTY GETTING UPRIGHT AGAIN. SHE IS EATING IF I BRING FOOD CLOSE TO HER.
IM FRANTIC. IS SOMETHING WRONG. WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING
PLEASE NOBODY SAY THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE NORMAL AXOLOTL BEAHIVIOUR BECAUSE SOMETHING ITS NOT SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG.
(The temperature and quality of her water is fine and I can't find anything that could be wrong)
 
Greenmoon said:
PLEASE HELP ME!!! MY AXIE WAS FINE UP UNTILL AN HOUR AGO. ALL OF A SUDDEN SHE IS FLOATING AND CANT GET TO THE BOTTOM, SHE IS PRACTICALLY MOTIONLESS AND BARELY REACTS TO ANY MOVEMENT IN HER TANK. EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE SHE SWAYS ONTO HER SIDE AND HAS DIFFUCULTY GETTING UPRIGHT AGAIN. SHE IS EATING IF I BRING FOOD CLOSE TO HER.
IM FRANTIC. IS SOMETHING WRONG. WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING
PLEASE NOBODY SAY THAT IT SOUNDS LIKE NORMAL AXOLOTL BEAHIVIOUR BECAUSE SOMETHING ITS NOT SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG.
(The temperature and quality of her water is fine and I can't find anything that could be wrong)
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no need to shout!

my axy does that now and then, it usually caused by them taking too much gulp of air so it floats and sways about and stays still, it will eventually move to bottom after a few hours
 
stevenwignet said:
no need to shout!

my axy does that now and then, it usually caused by them taking too much gulp of air so it floats and sways about and stays still, it will eventually move to bottom after a few hours
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That's what I thought at first but she is just clearly looking so unwell. She has flipped upside down multiple times and floated there for ages and i saw her having what looked a lot like a seizure (completely shuddering/shaking) its possibly a bad reaction to swallowing too much air but I'm still very concerned
 
What are the actual parameters - ammonia, nitrite,nitrate, PH and temperature? Some axolotls do like to float but if this behaviour is not typical for your particular axolotl it is worth making sure there is nothing wrong. Ruling out any water issues is usually a good step to take.
 
make sure the tank water is oxygenated enough. Could be why she's so agitated. I've heard of low water oxygen causing problems when they can't exhale.
 
For those of you who questioned the water quality. I tested it and everything was as it should be. She is still floating and having the odd seizure like issue but i think that she is begging to get better
 
Greenmoon said:
For those of you who questioned the water quality. I tested it and everything was as it should be. She is still floating and having the odd seizure like issue but i think that she is begging to get better
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could it be indigestion or hicups?
why not put it in a small tub with just enough water to cover it, so it can touch the bottom with its feet that way it may feel happeir
 
Greenmoon said:
For those of you who questioned the water quality. I tested it and everything was as it should be. She is still floating and having the odd seizure like issue but i think that she is begging to get better
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It is always good to post the actual readings rather than saying the water is fine so we can get a better picture of what is going on. Often people will say the water is fine but then when you see the readings, there is an issue with the water that they did not pick up on. This can waste precious time and be detrimental to sick axolotls. Often water quality is the first thing to rule out as it is often the cause of many illnesses. I am speaking generally and it is not to doubt your ability to maintain water quality. I do not know your experience level and those who are not experienced often are not aware of the aquarium cycling process, how it works and how it affects aquatic life.

I am sorry if my post was offensive in any way. I am glad she is making some improvement.
 
Okay let me get this straight. I have been an Axolotl owner for 12 years. Just because my current status is 'junior member' because I decided to join this year doesn't mean I don't have my share of knowledge. People may think I'm a first time owner but I'm not so please stop speaking to me like I am. I just haven't owned an axie that is as picky as charlotte before. I finally found a vet that actually knew what an Axolotl was and he said that she's making a slow recovery and if the unusual seizure like moments continue to occur once she is fully recovered it is most likely a birth defect although he isn't sure what may have triggered it.
 
Greenmoon said:
Okay let me get this straight. I have been an Axolotl owner for 12 years. Just because my current status is 'junior member' because I decided to join this year doesn't mean I don't have my share of knowledge. People may think I'm a first time owner but I'm not so please stop speaking to me like I am. I just haven't owned an axie that is as picky as charlotte before. I finally found a vet that actually knew what an Axolotl was and he said that she's making a slow recovery and if the unusual seizure like moments continue to occur once she is fully recovered it is most likely a birth defect although he isn't sure what may have triggered it.
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Hey, there is no need to get so defensive. You posted on here looking for help, and skudo09 is just trying to help.
I'm glad your axolotl is starting to recover.
 
So, if you have been keeping axies for 12 years, you have been keeping them over 12 times as long as I have. But unless you give us sufficient information to know you have some background, we are going to assume that your lack of pertinent information reflects a lack of experience. This rule of thumb isn't infallible, but is accurate most of the time.

"Pertinent information" in this case would have been something like "I've been keeping axies 12 years and have never seen this before", and "I've checked the water parameters and ammonia is 0, nitrite is 0, nitrate is under 40 ppm, and temperature is <whatever temp you are able to keep your tanks down to in the summer>." Just posting that information would have told us that you aren't a nervous newbie who just needs more info and some reassurance.

I'm glad you found a knowledgeable vet. If it is some sort of seizure, there isn't likely to be anyone here that could have given you any better advice than "find a good vet". I have heard that certain genetic problems are more common in Australian axies, but I haven't seen mention of one whose symptoms are seizures.

Best of luck, and I hope your axie makes a full recovery and doesn't scare you again like this. :happy:
 
You came here looking for assistance. As Bette has said, I am genuinely just trying to help and I really don't appreciate the attitude. I honestly didn't even look at what member status you had and usually I ignore that completely because as you said, it means nothing. I can't tell from any of the information available to me whether you are new to keeping aquatic life or have had several years of experience.

I am glad you have found a good vet and your axolotl is improving.
 
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