Is my axolotl ok? Back lumps

[RynL]

I know their left side is lumpy because they just ate before I took this photo, but the muscle ridge along their back is lumpy? I’ve noticed this recently and it has me a bit concerned. No noticeable changes in behaviour. Been tubbed so water parameters are very good. (Changes daily).

 

[AMurry24537]

I'm no expert, but that seems abnormal. It almost looks to me like a kinked spine. Is there any chance we could get a side view? Some of the proportions look a bit off to me. It could just be a dwarf axolotl, but either way, I would probably take it to a vet for some scans if I were you

 

[RynL]

I'm no expert, but that seems abnormal. It almost looks to me like a kinked spine. Is there any chance we could get a side view? Some of the proportions look a bit off to me. It could just be a dwarf axolotl, but either way, I would probably take it to a vet for some scans if I were you

Okay I will take some pictures in a bit. They aren’t full grown yet. Could it be from being in a tub too long? I have been having troubles finishing up my tanks cycle.

 

[RynL]

I'm no expert, but that seems abnormal. It almost looks to me like a kinked spine. Is there any chance we could get a side view? Some of the proportions look a bit off to me. It could just be a dwarf axolotl, but either way, I would probably take it to a vet for some scans if I were you

Unfortunately I can’t get a true side picture because the tub isn’t clear enough :/

 

[Autistic Catholic]

Okay I will take some pictures in a bit. They aren’t full grown yet. Could it be from being in a tub too long? I have been having troubles finishing up my tanks cycle.

Unless the tub is really small, I doubt it.

 

[AMurry24537]

Okay I will take some pictures in a bit. They aren’t full grown yet. Could it be from being in a tub too long? I have been having troubles finishing up my tanks cycle.

Unless the tub is really small, I doubt it.

Yeah, I agree, unless it's super small, it would probably be genetic. You can look up photos of regular vs dwarf axolotls and compare the proportions yourself if a photo isn't possible. Otherwise, as long as it's eating and pooping normally, I wouldn't worry too much unless something changes, but I would not recommend ever breeding it

 

[wolfen]

because of how straight the fin is it doesn't look like dwarfism, unless your axolotl develops issues such as curling or spasming don't worry to much about it.