Axolotl not growing

[Mmp]

I purchased an axolotl back in May and was told he/she was 2 months at the time. All the limbs were formed. Now that he/she is approximately 4 months old , it’s not nearly as large as others I’ve seen this age (I would say mine is 2.5 inches long) I’m looking for any tips for feeding and care to help them grow !
Thanks

 

[Calgarycoppers]

what do you feed?

Generally we dont put babies on substrate until 5 inches as they could impact easier

 

[Mmp]

I feed blood worms as advised by the breeder till it is older.

I tried putting no sand at first and he didnt want to Walk. What do you mean by impact easier ? Should I remove the substrate ?

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Bloodworm is only 6-9% protein and your axolotl need 40-46%

Please look at getting live blackworms or cut up red wrigglers or repashy grub pie or Omega One Newt & Salamander or Zoomed Aquatic Newt pellet or rangen moist sinking pellets are awesome as well

I feed blood worms as advised by the breeder till it is older.

I tried putting no sand at first and he didnt want to Walk. What do you mean by impact easier ? Should I remove the substrate ?

 

[Mmp]

Okay I’ll pick some up. Do you think this is the reason for him not growing ?

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Possibly

they should grow 1 inch per month - temp, water quality, food, genetics etc are all factors

The sand could be causing issues

Okay I’ll pick some up. Do you think this is the reason for him not growing ?

 

[Binditheaxolotl]

Okay I’ll pick some up. Do you think this is the reason for him not growing ?

If your axie pukes up the red wigglers, don’t panic. Some axies hate the taste of their slime coat. I just used to cut mine after the clitellum, since the brain and things are stored above the clitellum

Okay I’ll pick some up. Do you think this is the reason for him not growing ?