Axolotl scratching gills

Leslieks

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Hello, I have two Axolotls and one started scratching at her gills and they didn't look very good they were pushed back (not forward like when they're stressed) instead of being fluffy and relaxed. I tested the water and there was a bit of Ammonia in there about 1 ppm. Later my other axolotl in the same tank started scratching as well so I tested the water and ammonia is at 0. Nitrites were 0 but Nitrates were high 40 ppm
I am doing a big water change now. Could the nitrates be causing this?
 
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