My axolotl

[EasternRomioi3]

@Roadrunner

I use it every time I do large water change. Like today, I did like a 50% water change, so I added 1 measured cup for mine. Now if I was just taking 2 gallons out instead of 10 like I did, I wouldn't have added any. Do not use it daily, it does not evaporate, it stays in the water and thus, if you use it too much, it will cause harm. So I would say no more than once a week but you can probably manage it twice a month. It really depend on the size of your tank.

Can you please post some photos of your axolotl? Some new ones, I want to see how they're doing. You're doing God's work by helping this axolotl out. The thing I am most concerned about are the gills. I don't know if they will grow back, I certainly hope so. I know it takes them like 3 months to regenerate missing limbs so in theory, your little guy should regrow his gill stalks.

But how are you? I know how stressful it can be and I know you're very far removed from the axolotl's homeland. If you need to talk, please feel free to message me. If you are having difficulty with any of my English or whatever, don't hesitate to use Turkish, I can probably piece it together. God, I hope so, that would be embarrassing if I couldn't...

Hang in there buddy! You're doing great by caring for your axolotl.

 

[Roadrunner]

I will send you some photos to you, ı can send a video too. Gills are in a bit bad situation, but we ll manage it. Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it.

 

[EasternRomioi3]

Evet! Senin adına sevindim. I am glad all is going well. I did some research here on the forums, I have read people saying that when they bought some of their axolotls, they were missing gill stalks and within a year, with perfect water, regular feeding, the gill stalks will grow back no problem.

Man, how bad was my Turkish, did I say that right? I apologize if I sound like a moron.

 

[Roadrunner]

There were no mistakes man, you still got it I will send the visuals when I can,

 

[Calgarycoppers]

It never evaporates - so the only reason to dose is water change

I will use it forever then but, how frequently should i use. Once a day, once a week?

 

[Roadrunner]

Hello there, i have applied the john's solution as you have said. She looked like she is giving positive results but she is still bloaty and sometimes we find her upside down or at the top of the water. I test the water frequently and it seems that nothing is wrong. Also, her gills havent got any longer, but if she was ill we would have seen more acute reactions i think. She sometimes eats the nitrate dissolving plants we bought. I really dont understand what is going on but i am not happy about this situation

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Some of this could be genetics unfortunately

What are your current parameters?

 

[Roadrunner]

Parameters are all normal. I am testing the water in a week with jbl proscan. She is not eating for 2 days, she is just floating near the surface. What could go wrong so that she is like that?

 

[Calgarycoppers]

jbl proscan ? it that like a strip test or a liquid test kit?

It looks like water quality

 

[Roadrunner]

The strip test. How can i understand what is wrong about water quality then?

 

[EasternRomioi3]

@Roadrunner

Hey, are you doing ok? I know a sick pet is stressful but are you holding up?

Your axolotl is still eating? If you're able to get an API Fresh Water Master test kit, it tests the water by taking tank water, putting it in the vials they provide, you add the chemicals, then it tells you the stats. However, mine does not have Turkish on its directions, French, Spanish, Chinese, German, but not Turkish.

Sorry I haven't commented sooner.

 

[Calgarycoppers]

The strip test. How can i understand what is wrong about water quality then?

You need liquid test kits for ammonia nitrite and nitrate - ph you can use litmus paper

 

[Roadrunner]

I will try to acquire liquid test but that brand is not available im Turkey, so i have to improvise. She eaten some today so i am really happy. Thanks for concerns and replies. I will write here if anything goes wrong

 

[EasternRomioi3]

Evet! O yiyor? How often does she eat? I feed mine every other day. Also, when you said you sometimes find her floating upside down, what do you mean by that? Like, floating on her back or floating with her tail straight up and her face towards the bottom of the tank?

 

[MikeEMiller60]

Hello all, I am currently feeding/caring an axolotl for an one year approximately. He has been gained weight since the end of the march, yet now he has a limited moving capability. He also lost his gills a bit but I have tested the water and the only problem is the no³ level which is 75. I really freaked up when I saw other axies' bloats caused by some bacterial infection. I have been avoiding bloodworms or shrimps to prevent parasytes or bacterias. I am feeding him with only pellets and occasionally half a tablet of spurilina. I am living in Turkey and there are not any sources about axolotl help, nor there are any informed or knowledged veterinarians here. I have sent a mail to an axolotl specialist from Australia yet He/she has not replied yet. So now, I ll drop some pics of my axie here, I just want you all to check his pictures dates,(I ll write them in English) and tell me if there is a bloat because of any illness. Dates consist of DD/MM/YYYY. Last two photos are up to date. Please reply this thread ASAP, I am worried sick.

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How much does it cost to buy an axolotl?

 

[EasternRomioi3]

@MikeEMiller60

In my area, they're anywhere from 39.99 to 79.99. But before you buy them, you should work on getting a tank ready and cycled ahead of time.

@Roadrunner

How are you? I hope you and your axolotl are well.

 

[Roadrunner]

Evet! O yiyor? How often does she eat? I feed mine every other day. Also, when you said you sometimes find her floating upside down, what do you mean by that? Like, floating on her back or floating with her tail straight up and her face towards the bottom of the tank?

She started to eat, it goes well. Floating on her back

 

[Roadrunner]

@MikeEMiller60

In my area, they're anywhere from 39.99 to 79.99. But before you buy them, you should work on getting a tank ready and cycled ahead of time.

@Roadrunner

How are you? I hope you and your axolotl are well.

We re trying to get better thanks for asking. She sometimes swims towards the surface of water which i dont understand why she does that.

 

[EasternRomioi3]

Wait, floating on her back, upside down? Like, back facing the surface of the water or the bottom of the tank?

They are silly creatures and do like to float and sometimes come up to the surface for air or for fun.

 

[Roadrunner]

She was good since i last written here, but i dont know how, she had gone bad a little again. Temperature and the water values are fine and the water is clear. Because of the filter, we are adding a liter of water on two days. And today, i noticed that her right leg were a little higher than her other legs and she usually does that. She does not step on that leg when she is at the bottom. And i have seen white bubbles and weird stuff at the surface for the first time.