Question: Floating 3 inch baby

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I have noticed that one of my 5 three inch babies axolotls floats sometimes. They are in a proper tank correctly setup and appear to be healthy. All are eating well. Does anyone have advice? :uhoh:
 
Define float? Do they remain upright or are they belly up, on their sides, etc? I have 4 2in babies and 3 of the 4 spend the majority of their time "suspended" in the upper levels. If yours are doing the same thing, I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Edit: Let me add that as long as they are eating well for you too, you don't have anything to worry about.
 
Upright. They have grown a good inch since I received them in the mail a little less than a week ago.
 
Sounds like they are doing very well then. Keep their water cool and clean - sounds like you are already keeping them well fed! Look forward to seeing pics - to see what colors you have! Good luck with them! I have 1 wild, 2 leucistics, and an albino as well as 2 16 month olds - a gold female and a wildtype male.
 
Hiya
I agree with dragonlady they are probably fine

I've got 15 juvies about 3 inch and they often have a float now and then.

Mel
 
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Above are two of the five
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Thanks for sharing! They look great! I did forget ask if you have yours separated as that is strongly advised. Mine were shipped together in a small plastic container and amputations did occur. They are separated and all parts are nearly completely regenerated but the regrowth definitely slowed their progress. Main thing is that they are all thriving as yours appear to be. Best of luck!
 
They are all together. One got its leg eaten off but its growing back very quickly! After that occurred I increased their tank size. They seem to be much happier in their larger tank together. If that changes I will split them up
 
My little guys (from the same batch of eggs I believe) float at different levels of the tank quite frequently. I'm glad your babies are thriving! That makes me so happy! ; )
 
:) I also have 15-20 that hatched from eggs from the same batch. They are growing like weeds too!
 
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