AXOLOTL HEALTH ISSUES & TREATMENTS | What to Do If Your Axolotl Is Sick

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No one likes it when their axolotl isn’t feeling well, so here’s an overview of common axolotl health issues and treatments. Contact a licensed veterinarian who is familiar with amphibians to receive professional help for your axolotl. This video covers fungus on gills, external injuries, skin discolorations, parasites, and intestinal and internal organ issues. There’s also a glossary of general treatments for axolotls, such as using a quarantine tub, force feeding, fridging, salt baths, and tea baths. Best of luck with your axolotl!
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DISCLAIMER: Consult a professional veterinarian for all health issues and recommended treatments concerning your axolotl. I am just a hobbyist providing general information on the topic and shall not be liable for any losses or damages related to the content of the video. Also, remember that some treatments may need to be altered for juveniles versus adults, so talk to your vet about the proper course of action.

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@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

*Want to see more?* Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and hit that notification bell! goo.gl/4q2idY Also, here’s the table of contents with timestamps: ► Fungus on gills (0:44) ► Physical injuries, wounds, and skin discolorations • External injuries (2:06) • Chemical burns (2:43) • Skin discolorations from columnaris, saprolegnia, septic infection, or red leg syndrome (3:27) ► Parasites (4:30) ► Intestinal or other internal organ issues • Floating and vomiting (5:00) • Swollen stomach/abdomen from impaction, being gravid, bloating, and constipation (6:30) ► Glossary of common treatments for axolotls • Quarantine tub (9:48) • Food strikes, force feeding (10:19) • Fridging (11:48) • Salt baths and tea baths (12:39)

@SagaDraws 5 жыл бұрын

My golden albino axolotl has White shiny spots some Places on his body should i worry?

@alyssaequine4143 5 жыл бұрын

please help me! my axolotl is 3 years old and i didn't feed him for 2 weeks due to holidays and his REALLY REALLY REALLY skimmy he looks like his legs are longer than him my little one is fat still but she didn't get fed either they aremt in a tank together either I'm confused please help!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Alyssa - I'm really sorry to hear that! Is he still eating well or refusing food? Given how skinny he is, I would seek professional advice immediately and find an exotic vet who can treat axolotls. Two weeks without food is typically okay for an adult axolotl who has lower metabolism, so I personally would not research on the Internet anymore but would go see a vet who can run some more in-depth tests. Please do let me know what you find out and how your axolotl does!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Jonathan - You know, my leucistic axolotl also had white spots that made me freak out at first, but turns out they were just part of her skin color. As long as your axie is eating well and behavior is healthy, I wouldn't worry about it. :)

@alyssaequine4143 5 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish thank you for replying thank you so much!!!!! but our vets around here don't take aquatic animals he survived the might. his behavior has changed he isn't funny anymore and not as active he is still eating he still comes up when i call is there a different food i could feed him he has always eaten normal axolotl food and earthworms rarely. i would travel the world to find a fish vet but I'm only 14 i can't do much :'( thank you!!! it was such a relief to find u answered!!

@daviamorim 5 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna send you the hospital bills for the cuteness overdose I got from that thumbnail.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, I'll take it! 😂

@ThePlantlife 6 жыл бұрын

I "fridged" my axy for 48 hrs. When he was constipated. I was nervous but it worked great he voided and was back to normal

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that!

@oddburger10thfry90 5 жыл бұрын

did it freeze

@pupnly 4 жыл бұрын

I looked into that because my axolotl waa floating but then I saw a comment that their axie died from being fridged

@hazz3853 4 жыл бұрын

@@pupnly it's ok to put axolotls in the fridge as they will go dormant and you can fix whatever is wrong with them or the tank 😁

@johnxy-san2513 3 жыл бұрын

@@hazz3853 its risky

@sophieshears7 2 жыл бұрын

Very very happy with this video! It was super insightful and thoughtful. There is not enough videos like this one that explain step by step what everything is. I’ve had one Axolotl for two years, and just got another one two months ago. I’ve been using this video since I got my first one, and always refer to it when I need information about a certain situation! Keep up the amazing work! We need more videos like these :)

@oprahw6879 6 жыл бұрын

I just absolutely love your care videos for axolotls! It's helping me prepare to get my very own! Thanks!!

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

Annie Sanford My pleasure! Always happy to help any new axie owners. Leave me a comment if you ever have any questions!

@danielkemp345 Ай бұрын

@@GirlTalksFishI need help as soon as possible my axolotl isn't doing well at all I need away of communicating with you privately as mine has chemical burns and fungus on his gills how do I fix this

@karenwolfsen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you ! This is the best information I’ve found on axolotl care!

@andremuller6202 4 жыл бұрын

I have 3 Lotls since 2010. None was ill and they never seen a vet yet. Knock on woods

@jqegqr7462 3 жыл бұрын

hello! i figured since u have axolotls, im getting one soon and have a question. Im currently cycling my tank, its been a week and i was wondering if 30ppm GH and 40ppm KH is bad?

@andremuller6202 3 жыл бұрын

@@jqegqr7462 Try it. If the tank is running for a week, I think it's okay.

@heatherbanks8999 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I found it very helpful!

@weeeoo1513 4 жыл бұрын

My Axo isn't moving a lot, he's a melanoid and I learned quite recently that me and my father have been feeding and cleaning his water too much. I learned a lot of good information from this video! Thanks 🙏

@wardrobelion 11 ай бұрын

Awesome video instruction! Very thorough. You covered almost everything I could think to ask. Thank you.👍

@alfredosauce1699 4 жыл бұрын

So many care for these cute little guys but it’s worth it

@ohyetti6969 5 жыл бұрын

The baby salamander was dirty, so we bathed him, cleaned his tank once a month, fed him and watered him, and gave him plenty of love, care, and medical attention in my vet office.

@headasses 6 жыл бұрын

Great vid with alot of useful info thanks!

@johnathangillespie2075 5 жыл бұрын

Really interested video. I remember when I first got an axolotl, he came impacted, which made me somewhat anxious as he was floating and playing dead. But once he passed the gravel he was all good, just cold water and moving the tank in to my bed room so I could make sure I could clean out the small stones before he'd try and eat them again. I don't use any sand or gravel in my tanks but the pet store I got him from was using gravel and it was almost a week before he had passed them.

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's so scary when they get impacted or constipated. So glad your little axie got better. 😊

@aMinivanLife 5 жыл бұрын

I love your video! Very helpful and professional!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Anything I can do to help other axolotl owners. :)

@ceoschwa 4 жыл бұрын

Very detailed video. Thanks.

@christiandriscoll 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge

@Croxage 6 жыл бұрын

Ohmygod you are a life saver thank you so much for the detailed explanations :)

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I hope your axie is doing well. :)

@rrcom12 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative!

@GirlTalksFish 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It took a lot of time to do all the research, but so worth it. :)

@user-rg4xj7qf7i 2 жыл бұрын

The information in the video is really useful,

@Jiajun-uy5yt 9 ай бұрын

thx this was super useful

@theregalreptile3953 6 жыл бұрын

I just want you to know I love your channel. I have lots of odd pets like an Axolotl, a corn snake, bearded dragon and chameleon. My husband big into video games so when I read your channel name, LOL I also love your voice :) Keep up the good work!

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, you are so sweet! That totally made my day! I always love it when I meet other people who are pet lovers and have significant others who are gamers - seems like such a niche combo. 😆

@theregalreptile3953 6 жыл бұрын

I like games too- but I'm also low vision so, trying to play an online game with my husband is hilarious because I keep following the wrong people when we play together! I don't have kids yet though, so that's kind of scary haha! We joke about how big a tank they require to be happy :P

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

Lol!!

@dothedaddydance7057 6 жыл бұрын

I have 2 baby’s and I have a cut up screen thing in the middle of tank so they don’t attack

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

Ej437 Yeah that's perfect! Thanks for sharing. :)

@dothedaddydance7057 6 жыл бұрын

A Gamer's Wife your welcome

@abbeytran4975 6 жыл бұрын

very helpful!!

@iwistudio7337 4 жыл бұрын

13:36 that worm looks like his tongue. so cute!

@WichitaFallFishKeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. What is the best way to handle/move your axolotl from container to container? Thanks!!

@vef8790 4 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking of adopted some Axolotl eggs from my cousin so I'm doing some research in advance lol was very informative thanks 😊

@Loville 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! This video is amazing and so helpful!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Vanna Air Thanks so much! That means so much to me!

@Loville 5 жыл бұрын

A Gamer's Wife I binge watched all your videos! Haha can’t wait to see more!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, that's awesome! Let me know if there's any topics you'd like to see. :)

@Loville 5 жыл бұрын

A Gamer's Wife I’m just learning everything about these cuties! I would love to see how you do a complete filter change/clean the tanks 😍

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

@@Loville I haven't done one for axolotls yet, but check out the fourth segment in my water change video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b7GKoZerzLioqIE.html

@crystalmunn3590 Жыл бұрын

I’m currently going through the motions with my axie and her white fungus, been battling it for a week now hoping these tips and treatments will help !

@XyphaFlames Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I’m a new owner. Had him for few months and just seen him throw up and float for the first time 😢 I hope he makes it.

@johnbalwit 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful camera work. Can you describe what equipment or techniques you use to capture those lovely axolotl shots?

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I honestly just my cell phone and I use a little tripod to keep the footage stable. If I need close-up shots, then I prop my hands/fingers against the glass. If you want to get really fancy with moving shots, then you can use a gimbal to get those really smooth shots. :)

@lttddnulph98 4 жыл бұрын

Your axolotls are beautiful, and so cute too!

@ghostlywolf5329 4 жыл бұрын

wow theyre alot of work!

@BajiKorvisamo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow very interesting,

@Cookies-Bacon 5 ай бұрын

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCHHH 😭 🥹

@kathrynlilley9203 4 жыл бұрын

Does the lid need holes in it? for fridging i mean,

@alexisrowe1879 2 жыл бұрын

This helped a lot bc my axolotl jumped out if his tank I had no idea what to do

@acwhobbies2447 6 жыл бұрын

Good vid👍🏻

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Looks like some of our hobbies match up; definitely going to have to check out your vids. :)

@acwhobbies2447 6 жыл бұрын

A Gamer's Wife Thx!

@Alaninjas 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video! What kind of salt can be used for salt baths? Sorry in advance if you've said in the video, I didn't notice if you did >-

@creationsbycrys Жыл бұрын

Aquarium salt

@aquasanimals2108 4 жыл бұрын

What if my axolotl has black dots growing on her feet and stomach i have done so much research and all I found was “ my axolotl has black dots because of me leaving her in the dark” is that true? Or is it a fungus or disease...?

@dixiewalls4889 Ай бұрын

Thanks for such a great video! Only one thing...In your video you said to use 2-3 teaspoons of salt per quart of water but your abbreviation was for Tablespoons. Tbs is Tablespoon and tsp is for teaspoon. Cheers

@galihrf1168 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I'm really helped by this video. Thankyou so much. But I want to ask something about the "fungus on the gills" treatment. Can we use the same saltwater during the treatment of desease? Or we have to change the saltwater everyday (during the treatment)? Thankyou (Sorry for my bad english 😂)

@zanepx90 5 жыл бұрын

Rescued a juice axolotl from a pet store that had no idea what they were doing, she is about 6 inches long and her gills are almost gone, about how long should it take before she starts to heal up?

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Pretty quickly, actually. The younger the axolotl, the faster they tend to regenerate. Maybe within a month? I can't remember how long it took my 3" axolotl to regrow her hand, but you could visibly see a difference from week to week. Good luck with your new axie!

@abrielrobertsson4160 3 жыл бұрын

So how is she after 2 years?

@zanepx90 3 жыл бұрын

@@abrielrobertsson4160 she’s living her best life in a bonafide axolotl paradise with a couple other adults in a 75 gallon!

@abrielrobertsson4160 3 жыл бұрын

@@zanepx90 Good to hear that :)

@happyheartslee 3 жыл бұрын

They are really cute!! I think I will do it once I become more ... 'seasoned' 🤣

@Aug4216 5 жыл бұрын

I have everything I need to take care of an axolotl but this being my 1st time getting onle i dont know what kind i shoudl get?

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Whatever color you like! With my first axolotl, I didn't want to spend a lot of money, so I just got the most common colors. However, once you get more experience, breeders definitely specialty color morphs that are over $100. :)

@meowmeow758 5 жыл бұрын

thanks very helpful! :D

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Hope your axolotl stays happy and healthy. :)

@enggelintungadi5383 4 жыл бұрын

I really love him😢😭😭

@hugegames2032 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a axolotl filter video. Like about what filters to use and stuff

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea! Yeah, I'll definitely try to put something together for that topic. Thanks for the great suggestion. 👍

@hugegames2032 6 жыл бұрын

A Gamer's Wife yea, I really want an axolotl but I don’t know much about the filter brands and things.

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

My new video on axolotl filters is up. Thanks for the suggestion!

@hugegames2032 6 жыл бұрын

OMG THANKS SO MUCH

@dffresf5719 3 жыл бұрын

@@hugegames2032 How’s ur axolotl doing?

@francisrusli5894 4 жыл бұрын

Hi for tge salt baths what kind of salt do i use? Is it cooking salt or any special salt? Need your help thanks.

@spikethefurry6039 3 жыл бұрын

I have a question my alxoltls ripped attack each other my alxoltl has 3 broken legs skin peeled off its leg and tail do you know any abiotic for it

@weepswoop8095 4 жыл бұрын

Uhm when you make a salt bath do you just put it in? Without rubbing the water on it or anything? I mean just mix salt with water and then put it in?

@googly4038 6 жыл бұрын

useful!

@kellyroberts1058 4 жыл бұрын

Hi. I am looking for some help. I have a 75 gallon with three axolotls. I check the parameters twice a week and keep it cold with a chiller, normally around 63. I had one of mine come down with fungus. Then a second one. Is there a way of treating the whole tank vs. taking them out? They were traumatized by the salt baths. Please let me know. Thanks, Worried Mama.

@CAKETION 4 жыл бұрын

My axolotl has little red bubbles/spots on his tail. Im not really sure what it is and or how to go away.

@ThatOneZasha 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your platform?

@seasonsullivan2919 2 жыл бұрын

What do you use for a filtration for your axolotl tank?

@gamerwithglasses3175 4 жыл бұрын

what type of salt do you use for salt baths?

@lilmeowmeow8084 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have an axolotl and he had got fungus on his gills and I don’t know how to switch him between the bath and his actual water without it mixing could anyone tell me

@madyson1973 3 жыл бұрын

Help! My axolotls gills has lost all the hair like stuff I have checked all the chemicals changed the sand and everything what do I do?

@krisdorman4877 2 жыл бұрын

I’m having trouble with my axolots they won’t eat temp and water lvls a perfect but have notice anchor worms how do I treat them

@paigetaylorr5470 4 жыл бұрын

I got My axolotl some hours ago I put him in the tank did everything the workers told me to do and he’s just sitting underneath the filter he/she doesn’t have any plants or places to hide so is he just hiding under the filter or is it something else?

@redoge1 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I just got a axolotl and I wanna learn how to treat red foot. Can you please tell me how ?

@indahfpurba5782 6 жыл бұрын

Would Pimafix Work instead of Salt baths? if so how do you use it , i saw videos of people applying pimafix on the Fungus with cotton swabs but they are mostly Goldfish or betta videos. ty

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

Stcrry My breeder recommended using Pimafix as directed when I thought I had my axie had a fungus issue (but it turned out not to be fungus in the end). So it's probably safe to try out and then you can always use salt if the Pimafix doesn't work. :)

@steakinbacon8593 3 жыл бұрын

Hi so I left for day and ask my sister to make sure my little water sausage got fed. I came back and noticed my axolotl was floating a little in the rear so I looked in the tank and noticed brine shrimp every where. I then took water sausage out and cleaned my tank. I am currently tubbing my axolotl because I think they are stressed out and haven't pooped since I got back. Which I found this whole thing odd as I literally left instructions tapped above my tank which do say to feed blood worms not the brine shrimp. Did I make the right call or was it not necessary to tub the little one

@internetzon 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks ☺

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Hope the video helped.

@internetzon 5 жыл бұрын

@@GirlTalksFish it sure did! I can not wait for my axolotl

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yay, congrats! They're seriously awesome. :)

@aquasanimals2108 4 жыл бұрын

How often should o clean my axolotls tank every week every other week or once a month I’ve told my mom multiple times not to clean her tank so often but she won’t listen unless I get advise from somebody please help me.

@renderlessnight_9636 3 жыл бұрын

My axolotl is turning light greenish (idk if she’s a wild type or not, she’s somewhere between black, lavender, and wild) and idk if shes okay or not. I skimmed through the video so might have missed something. If you have any advice it would help a lot, Thank you!

@Ivan-rm3gx 3 жыл бұрын

I have a really important question my axolotl has Ben going nuts i hav been checking on him he has calmed down i checked up on him and one of his gills has been bitten off by another axolotl in the tank will it grown back he’s a juvenile BTW

@IamChellsBells 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Our Axi has been acting a little different than usual lately and I'm worried, but probably don't have to be. He seems a little irritated (that could just be a projection) He's swimming and bouncing around more vigorously like your Axi around 8:50 in your video... is this totally normal? Sorry if I'm just being an over-worried mom! :)

@mihee-meganlee5369 4 жыл бұрын

that is usefull

@jamielingenfelter5206 Жыл бұрын

I have an axolotl in a tank with a bristle nose Pleco and cherry shrimp will the cherry shrimp pick on the Axolotl? I put them in there for him to eat he ate a few and then left the rest alone

@emilylindseth1461 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been seeing little black worms in my axolotls tank and I haven’t given him any in his new tank should I be worried 😟

@danielkemp345 Ай бұрын

Hi there I need help with my axolotl would you be able to help me out as I think he has a fungus on his gills and also ammonia and ph burns as the ammonia was very high also the ph was at 4.3. If you would like a video then is there away for us to communicate other than here

@tsammul717 4 жыл бұрын

cool, i and my father bay the axolotl in the shop 1 years

@jacquelinegillard3924 10 ай бұрын

My six year old Leucistic Female suddenly overnight has black toe tips. Is this bad? Her tank and herself are healthy.

@romybeijersbergen36 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! Great video! One question, How do you get your axolotl out of the tank? Mine is still young and does not like to be touched by hand..

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

Romy Beijersbergen Great question! Most people don't recommend using a net since the axolotl's flailing limbs could get tangled in the mesh. So that leaves a) using your hands or b) scooping them up with a plastic container. Most axolotls don't like being picked up, so sometimes I would ask a friend to help me by holding the bucket or quarantine tub right next to the lip of the aquarium... That way I could swiftly transfer the axie without the risk of dropping him on the ground. Good luck!

@rebornmomma129 5 жыл бұрын

I use a smaller Tupperware and just scoop him up!

5 жыл бұрын

Romy Beijersbergen I pick mine up by hand. He doesn’t seem to mind it now. I don’t do it often , only when stripping the tank to clean it thoroughly. I think picking him up by hand is the best way. Nets can tangle their limbs, any tupperware they could jump out of. So, holding them firmly by hand, not too tight, just firm enough so you won’t drop them. Seems he knows now I won’t hurt him, and it’s only for a few seconds, whilst his tank is cleaned. Some get extremely tame and like the interaction, swimming around, onto and nudging hands. Hand feeding Ect. Axolotl are amazing, so cute. Caught mine pushing huge rocks, far bigger, and weighing many times more than him, around his tank. Seems that he fancied a bit of a change, and took up interior design. New Year, a change of scenery. Kept hearing scraping in the tank. Every time I’d look he’d be laid there , perfectly still, looking at me like butter wouldn’t melt. Heard it again, and again, then a few days back I caught him bang to rights. I’d built him a cave from loose rocks, and a piece of Yorkshire stone. Heard it drop, and feared it had cracked the tank bottom, removed it just incase. Never in a million did I think he’d even try to move them. Luckily the tanks fine. Phew!!

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

@ Lucky you! My axolotl Kalameet hated being handled and would squirm so much in my hands that his slime coat started getting damaged. One time he even fell to the floor, slightly injuring his tail. After that, I was like "Never again! Containers only." I just put my hand on top or use the lid so that he can't jump out. I can't believe your axolotl was into interior decorating. Lol, that is too cool!

@fyrefry3977 3 жыл бұрын

I bought this Axolotl because I felt bad for her she has no Gill branches or fluff and she has an open wound on her face think salt baths are still ok?

@Rafenrir 9 ай бұрын

Hello, it's been a long time since the video, but my axotl can't stay under water. I cleaned its tank, put it in another container and kept it in cold water, but it's still the same reason why it does this.

@jamesbrantner4528 2 жыл бұрын

My little Kirby is going through a fungus issue right now. I have him tubbed and do 100% water changes everyday. Will Kirby get better without salt baths?

@Freenix101 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the list of axolotl safe antibiotics plz? Furan 2 is discontinued

@ShanePH6 6 ай бұрын

How safe is fridging? I’ve been contemplating it but I just don’t know what to do. Does anyone have any insight on if it’s safe or not?

@danielleallen5395 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, kind of an emergency lol! Where do you get Your live black worms? My guy has chemical burns and isnt eating. If I cant get them immediately what would you say is a good replacement?

@danielleallen5395 4 жыл бұрын

I was previously feedling them frozen blood worms, I had already replaced the water fully with filtered water from my brita lol and git a new filter for him with less flow power. I tried to feed him an earthworm and he seemed into it but he threw it up (I think it was too big for him). His gills were white and skinny but have since regained their color. But now he has red lining the bottom of his tail

@chandraheidel355 2 жыл бұрын

I'd add a huge cause for fungus is tank temps being too high.

@sagejohnson9716 3 жыл бұрын

How do you switch the axolotl from the tank to the shoebox?

@nekopurrfect252 3 жыл бұрын

My axolotl died but I got a question when my axolotl got a cut on his stomach I put him back in his tub and his gills weren’t working/moving they were closed up I accidentally forgot to put water conditioner in and he went in the tub without it after hurting him self what happend

@clairewatterson 6 жыл бұрын

Hello! I’m trying axolotl has been in the fridge for a few days because he hasn’t been eating and I noticed some fungus on the gills should I continue the fridging but add some salt baths? How do I know when things start to look better, he’s very slow cause of the cold water and his gills and tail are curled

@GirlTalksFish 6 жыл бұрын

I would definitely get rid of the fungus first (and yes, my preferred method is salt dips as described in the video). Afterwards, if his gills and tail are still curled, you'll need to find out why. Is the fridge water too cold (should be 5-8 degC or 40-46 degF)? Was the water quality, temperature, or flow in the aquarium not optimal for some reason? Is he being bothered by a tank mate, decor, or something else in the aquarium? Is there an issue with his food? etc. It'll take some detective work, but hopefully you can figure it out soon! 👍

@vivianaarias6893 2 жыл бұрын

this video is so cute

@chungchingluk7511 2 жыл бұрын

I think my pet got Fungus gill, what kind of salt we use, thank you

@battletroll1likesminecraft214 3 жыл бұрын

My axolotl is paler than normal and is getting diarrhea, he’s also less active and it might just be me but she seems to be missing chunks of her flesh and gills, what do you think is wrong? I don’t have a vet near me so I’m just asking. I did feed him some dead worms tho

@roseyreu8287 3 жыл бұрын

I have a axolotl and I've had it for about 2 weeks and it's was brought up here so the fella I got it from said it didn't need cold water control I also don't know how much I should feed him I feed him pellets and the problem I have is that axolotl has two red lines on his tail I don't know what to do please help!!!

@zackswasso5011 5 жыл бұрын

Does the slime coat on their skin regenerate? Also do you know anything about the best type of chillers to use to keep water cool?

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Yup, that slime coat will regenerate! Also, I'm still shopping for my first chiller but here are some review sites I found helpful so far: aquariumadviser.com/best-aquarium-chillers-reviews/ fishtankadvisor.com/best-aquarium-water-chiller-reviews/

@cherrybomb1211 6 ай бұрын

hello ! i have two axoltols and am a beginner axolotl keeper, I have experience but I still lack a bit. I recently took in the second one and his gills are very small and he often wont have an appetite. i'll be giving him tea baths and doing small water changes incase i have excess ammonia in my tank. i really want to make sure he feels better soon, is there anything else I should do ?

@chirsrementeria269 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much I truly got educated Very awesome May I ask if it's ok to use Water Conditioner to cycle there water or jst naturally

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I use water conditioner to remove any chlorine that might kill of the beneficial bacteria. :)

@chirsrementeria269 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to bother I'm a new owner of two beautiful Male and female Axolotl the female Juvenile that I'm starting to get concerned today will be the 3rd day that she won't eat I have 3 weeks with them they were eating great one full nightcrawler for the male and half for the female I did commit the miskate of giving her a full nightcrawler before she stopped eating She's not floating she's semi active as usual but starting to freak me out my wife was thinking she may still be full.. I will take her to the vet as soon as they open

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry I just saw your message. Was the vet able to help your female axolotl out?

@AWKWJAJJAJAAJ 2 жыл бұрын

I got my axolotl yesterday and I’ve read a lot and stuff but my axolotl flaps her gills every 10-15 seconds and its 7:17 and shes still asleep well I can’t completely tell that shes asleep but shes just standing still is this normal?

@birdsaj6619 3 жыл бұрын

My axolotl seems to have lost his appetite but i think hes just not feeling good because the fish in his tank ate away his feathery bits of the gills and some of the gills themselves. He isn't thrashing around and there seem to be no discoloration (besides the gills), he isn't hiding, hes pretty active and goes everywhere around his tank and he shows no other injuries. I'm not sure what part of this video I should follow if I should follow this video at all.

@DNA-DNB 6 жыл бұрын

Awww soo cute :3

@LuciFixed 5 жыл бұрын

I like this video! Its very informative! Hopefully I can use this to mine. I just had my axies yesterday, My black axolotl doesn’t mind eating, but my white one kept on rejecting whatever I’m giving. Just this morning I found out that it was stressed by my small fishes, picking it gills. I removed them and let my cumulus(white axolotl) chill for a while. After work I’ll try feeding them again, and if cumulus rejected it again, I’ll try your methods. Hopefully this isn’t any serious problem :(

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with Cumulus! I've always had good luck enticing their appetite with live blackworms if you can get them. Let me know how he/she does.

@LuciFixed 5 жыл бұрын

A Gamer's Wife Cumulus died last week, just a day after I saw your video :( But Nimbus (black axo) is still kicking and healthy, thanks to your video. I got also informed that before I put them in a tank, I should’ve cycle it, which i missed out :( Cumulus got overexposed to ammonia. Now Nimbus is in the ref while the tank is cycling. I want to have another axo, but not until I see Nimbus is fine and settled with his tank

@GirlTalksFish 5 жыл бұрын

@@LuciFixed Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that! Glad that Nimbus is doing well though and you figured out what the problem was with Cumulus. Let me know how cycling goes and if you end up getting a new axo.

@ShadowGamingReal1 Жыл бұрын

My axolotl stopped eating for like a week. He started swelling in the jaw, then, his gills were deteriorating! I found red spots on his back, so I put him in the fridge. Any other treatments?