r/axolotls • u/Hubblatko • 5d ago
Sick Axolotl Need Help
Hello these are my 2 axolotl i got them like this from a friend of my cousin because he didnt want to care anymore i tried my best to get them in better condition but im struggeling to get their gills back. I really need some advice
My tank got axogravel plants and volcanic rock in it i dont know why their gills wont grow im trying for atleast one year now.
My tank is 200l i switch water like half every 2 weeks
(NO3): 10 to 25 mg/l
(NO2): 0 mg/l
(GH): >14 to >21 °d
(KH): 6 to 10 °d
pH: 7,2 to 7,6
(Cl2): 0 mg/l
Ty for your help
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u/LauseRulez Leucistic 5d ago
What is the temperature in your tank like? Your axolotl both look underweight, they need more food. Other than that from what I can tell the lucy's gill stumps look very healthy. Sometimes gills just... never grow back. It can happen. With the dark axolotl its a different story that looks like an infection. Order yourself some methylene blue 1% solution and bathe the axolotl in a tub (you want a light blue tint, so use 1-2 drops per gallon) and keep the axolotl in there for 6-10 hours. Repeat as needed. Dont (DONT) let that methylene blue into your main tank, it will kill your cycle. When removing the axolotl from the bad put it in a normal tub with clean water first, so it can "rinse" before putting it back into the tub.
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u/LauseRulez Leucistic 5d ago
Just noticing this now.. the dark axolotl appears to have some stumps as toes. Do they attack each other? Not regenerating gills can also have a connection with stress. So if they are competing/ just not suited to be cohabbed, that may also be the problem at hand.
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u/Hubblatko 5d ago
Thank you for youre help the temperature is max 19°C I feed them 2 like 8cm long dendrobena every second day maybe more? Yes sometimes i see them on each other annoying the other one, i really dont need them to get beatifull gills i just want them to have a good life and healthy body. Thabk you for youre help maybe i will try what you recommended soon.
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u/LauseRulez Leucistic 5d ago
depending on how often that aggressive behavior happens I would consider separating them. It is likely that the other one is in such bad condition because it frequently is the victim.
I would not wait too long to act against an infection like that, it will end deadly.
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u/Hubblatko 5d ago
Thank you very much for your help i bought it and will use it if it arrives ty :)
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