My friends axolotl has been floating on top of the tank

[The-Axolotl]

Hello, my friend has 2 axolotls (unknows genders) and just this morning she seen one of them floating on top of the tank, it took a few hours for it to float down to the bottom a little bit but it came back up again, her tank temp never gets too hot and the tank size is unknown she got them at around december. she feeds them pellets and about every week she gives them chicken liver. she dose not have a test kit. what should she do?

 

[Autistic Catholic]

I've read they do this when they're either constipated or about to lay a big one (not an egg). It could just be the animal being a little silly too.

Definitely get a test kit in case it is the water.

 

[Autistic Catholic]

Well here's something interesting I read up just now.

Why do Axolotls Float? - Axolotl Nerd

You might have noticed that your axolotl is floating, but you might be wondering, why is it doing that? You will see that when you see an axolotl float, it is not the reason to panic. You can usually see right away if there is … Why do Axolotls Float? read more »

axolotlnerd.com

Is your friend soaking the pellets before she feeds her axolotl? If not, I think we've found the likely culprit.

 

[The-Axolotl]

Well here's something interesting I read up just now.

Why do Axolotls Float? - Axolotl Nerd

You might have noticed that your axolotl is floating, but you might be wondering, why is it doing that? You will see that when you see an axolotl float, it is not the reason to panic. You can usually see right away if there is … Why do Axolotls Float? read more »

axolotlnerd.com

Is your friend soaking the pellets before she feeds her axolotl? If not, I think we've found the likely culprit.View attachment 92005

i dont think she saoks her sinking pellets, i will have to ask her to do that

 

[wolfen]

first thing to do is get a liquid test kit. when a axolotl is floating it is a good idea to take note of the condition of its gills.
although floating at times is normal although frequent floating can cause stress because instinctually floating leads them open to predators and so the cause needs to be found.
if it is the pellets soften and soak them before hand or change to a different pellet, there is also a large variety of frozen and live food that axolotls can eat instead, if its due to gulping air oxygenate the water more with additional air-stones, if its the water parameters tub the axolotls and get the tank sorted and yes even if one is ok it doesn't mean everything is ok.
also don't feed chicken liver to often as it is high in fat and can affect the axolotls liver and cause issues.

 

[JM29]

her tank temp never gets too hot

Hi,
Perhaps I'm a bit late to answer but
knowing the actual temperature (I mean : with a thermometer) would be useful (and easy).

 

[Autistic Catholic]

How's your friend's axolotl doing now?