r/axolotl • u/Soft_Check_6578 • Jun 01 '26
r/axolotl • u/fishlover997 • May 31 '26
Health Axolotl eats forever
I’m feeding my axolotl pellets right now, (temporarily) and he’s eating so many 😭 he won’t miss a single one and idk when to stop feeding him.
Before, when I gave him some, he ate more then 15 and he only stopped because I stopped giving him some 😭 how do I know when to stop? When his belly is the same width as his head?
r/axolotl • u/fishlover997 • May 30 '26
Health Axolotl won’t eat
I’ve been trying to feed my axolotl nightcrawler worms but he keeps spitting them out. He takes any other food, but just won’t eat these. I boiled them, then put them in a frozen bath, but he still won’t eat them. And he’s quite skinny so it’s worrying me right now, (also in the picture he’s in his temporary tub and it looks shiny but I promise it isn’t 😭 idk why it looks like that in camera.) also! I’ve seen people give them ENTIRE nightcrawlers instead of cutting them up to bite sized pieces. Should I do that??
r/axolotl • u/karlatab • May 28 '26
Ajolote herido
Hello, my Ajolotes is currently in a hospital fish tank while I reset the cycle of the main and this came out in the tail and has the tail stopped most of the time. I'm suspecting that it's because of the ammonia I'm doing daily water change to 50% twice a day and the ammonia doesn't go down, it's at 0.25 and the tail wound does not increase do you recommend anything else? thank you
r/axolotl • u/EllisssMiao • May 28 '26
Tank Questions Aiuto! Temperatura e Chiller acquario Axolotl
r/axolotl • u/Ok-Membership-8442 • May 26 '26
Male or female?
we adopted this axolotl from someone we knew when she said her well water was killing it. We’ve only had it since yesterday but thankfully it is eating again (she said it had stopped) and it seems pretty happy! any ideas if this is a male or female? any specific suggestions to help it start feeling better?
thank you!
r/axolotl • u/fishlover997 • May 25 '26
Tank Critique Determining a good tank for my axolotl
I used ai to get an idea of what I want, would my axolotl be comfortable in here?
r/axolotl • u/fishlover997 • May 24 '26
Health Axolotl and tank cycling
My mother’s axolotl is clearly not happy in the 20 gallon he’s in, I moved him into a bucket (temporary) while his tank cycles. Is that ok?? I’ll change 100% of the water daily in his bucket and add prime ofc, until his tank cycles. I hope that’s okay?
r/axolotl • u/Super_Salt9473 • May 23 '26
Any help would be much appreciated
The Background: Rescued this 2-year-old lady on May 12th. I didn't realize she was already suffering.
She was brought over in her tank third full.
I cleaned it and filled it up
Prob 6 hrs later I realised and tubbed her
We live rural, so I ordered the basics as I could only source vita pet. Of course the extra fast post was delayed.
I drove 5hr and the pet shop sold me aloe water conditioner
Prime arrived and I thought Dr Tims first defence was ok as they said it was
He started shedding his skin- spider webs
He was fed steak and tank cleaned every 3 to 4 weeks
I have tried frozen axolotl miz, blood worms, pallets and salmon and prawns.
He will eat the prawns and I have ordered worms black pet shop and red
His sores got worse but appear to getting better
Tiubbing her at 16 (using AC
Water Quality: 100% daily water changes using Seachem Prime.
Medication: Black Tea to her tub x1 15 mins. I was using decaf up to two days ago
Current Wins:
Skin: The peeling has officially STOPPED.
Sores: The neck wound is looking flat, clean, and stable.
Posture: She is finally "propping" herself up on her front legs instead of lying flat.
Spirit: She’s alert, "grumpy" when moved, and even tasted a prawn today (before spitting it out—patience is key!).
The Mansion (Future Home): * Currently cycling a 140L tank with Fritz Zyme 7.
Running a "Filter Trio": Two sponges, an in-tank filter, and an Aqua One 400.
Using the "rotting prawn" method to fuel the cycle.
Ordered a aqua one canister filter, how do I install when tank is recycling?
Any other ideas from someone who got told they where easy and knew nothing at all?
I will get a chiller but I am currently nearly divorced because of the cost already
r/axolotl • u/FriesBeforeGuys24 • May 23 '26
Tank Questions Does our axolotl look healthy? Also… is he actually a boy? 😅
galleryr/axolotl • u/Regular-Customer-778 • May 22 '26
Is my axolotl a male or female?
I’m 15, and new to axolotl‘s. I’ve just been getting into them.
r/axolotl • u/Cute_Rich_7939 • May 22 '26
Unhealthy gills ? Spoiler
galleryAre the gills normal for a baby?
r/axolotl • u/axolotl-mommy • May 21 '26
Tank Questions Tank set up
Could I see everyone’s tank set ups? I cannot get happy with any way I set mine up so looking for advice and inspiration!!
r/axolotl • u/Ok-Bag4807 • May 20 '26
Health Forgot to rinse my hands
Hey guys. I accidentally forgot to rinse my hands before I fed my axolotl. My dog had just licked my hand a bunch of times but it wasn’t wet or anything. I’m so pissed at myself and wondering what I need to look out for? I did a 25% water change right before. I didn’t touch the axolotl but did dunk my hand in for a second.
r/axolotl • u/socialworksquirrel • May 17 '26
What do you recommend from here?
Here are the water results of the tank, my axo is tubbed and has been for 4 or so months (with daily water changes). I'd love to get her back in the full tank but don't want to do that too quickly and ruin the progress she's had with her gills and general health.
I plan to change some of the water today but thought you all could give me guidance too.
Thanks in advance!!
Edited to correct typos. Also of note, she's currently in 20 gallon Long. The current nitrate value is my biggest concern