Question: Axolotl problem gills

[eilatan]

Hello my axolotl male 3 years old, has apparently bubbles or inflamed gills, the aquarium change 1 week, the other 3 axolotls are fine.

 

[Jawdoss]

Re: Axolot problem gills

Hello my axolotl male 3 years old, has apparently bubbles or inflamed gills, the aquarium change 1 week, the other 3 axolotls are fine.

Im a bit confused? Could you please re write, doesn't make sense to me :3

 

[eilatan]

Re: Axolot problem gills

Ok, my axolotl male 3 days ago it appeared some bubbles in the gills and are also paler. My axolotl change it to a new aquarium as for 7 days and from there it appeared. In the photo, the gill that is at the center has 3 bubbles at the ends.

 

[Jawdoss]

Re: Axolot problem gills

Hmmm That is strange!

 

[auntiejude]

Re: Axolot problem gills

Its most probably a water quality problem, have you tested your water? What were your readings, and have you tested fo chlorine?

 

[eilatan]

Re: Axolot problem gills

hi am from chile and I have not seen selling test for water, I live in a small town. My axolotl eats but also is more red than normal.

 

[snuggly time]

Re: Axolot problem gills

Do you clean the water regularly? Bad gills is normally a sign of bad water quality.
Also, the gravel in your tank is not suitable for axolotls. If they eat it, it can harm their digestive system.

 

[eilatan]

Re: Axolot problem gills

The water change a week ago, the gravel never have eaten :/

 

[Amy82]

I have never seen anything like that. You need to order a water test kit online so you can check the parameters there are many places that will deliver to you. Get the gravel out and go bare bottom or sand, even if you don't see them eat it it can still get ingested and cause an impaction which can be fatal.

I hope someone else can tell you what's on those gills. The first step to diagnosing the problem though is usually to provide your water parameters and photos.

 

[snuggly time]

If you watch him 24/7 then you can say that they're never eaten.

I really hope your axie doesn't end up like this one.
http://www.caudata.org/forum/f46-be...ick-axolotl/92100-new-owner-pic-question.html

 

[eilatan]

Hello, my axolotl eat well every day through, eat worms. It behaves normally. Is the first time he gets sick. I have 3 axolotls but they are healthy.
I think the city where I can have more chlorine change. Chile uses very high chlorine and fluorine in the water that are not permitted levels. Greetings!
Picture of my 3 other axolotls. Are 7 years old. 4 days ago laid eggs.