Is my axie stressed?

AxieFantasy

AxieFantasy

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This is my little mate, I got him in February for Valentine’s Day, I’ve noticed his gills look a bit curled forward(I’m a new owner) I don’t remember if they’ve always looked this way, he’s about 4 months old. He eats a healthy amount of blackworms, bloodworms, and pellets. I clean his tank and do water changes once every 2 weeks (sometimes week and a half) he doesn’t seem physically stressed so I don’t know if it’s just how he’s built, any ideas??
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what are your water parameters temp/ph/ammonia/nitrite/nitrate?
has the tank got a air-stone?
how long has the tank been cycled?
 
wolfen said:
what are your water parameters temp/ph/ammonia/nitrite/nitrate?
has the tank got a air-stone?
how long has the tank been cycled?
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Temp is about 66, My tank is cycled idk how long, he’s eating and pooping fine and yeah he does have an air stone
 
66°f is fine don't let it get higher it is nearly ideal temp.
I can't help or comment on your other parameters without knowing the levels.
his/her gill filaments are a bit colourless and regressed hence the air-stone and parameter questions.
be aware at under 5 inch sand/fine grit can pose a risk of impaction.
doing a water change on a weekly basis rather the every two weeks is better, especially as he/she gets bigger and the nitrates start building up.
 
wolfen said:
66°f is fine don't let it get higher it is nearly ideal temp.
I can't help or comment on your other parameters without knowing the levels.
his/her gill filaments are a bit colourless and regressed hence the air-stone and parameter questions.
be aware at under 5 inch sand/fine grit can pose a risk of impaction.
doing a water change on a weekly basis rather the every two weeks is better, especially as he/she gets bigger and the nitrates start building up.
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He had no color in his gills when I got him, only a subtle pink when he’s active, his siblings also had little to no color in the gills, is that not normal?
 
AxieFantasy said:
He had no color in his gills when I got him, only a subtle pink when he’s active, his siblings also had little to no color in the gills, is that not normal?
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How new is he? How long have you had him? What were the water conditions of the previous place?
 
Autistic Catholic said:
How new is he? How long have you had him? What were the water conditions of the previous place?
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I’ve had him for 2 months now, I’m not sure of the water conditions at his previous home, but the breeder was reputable, I’ve researched these critters for about a year but I’m still not sure I know what I’m doing
 
AxieFantasy said:
I’ve had him for 2 months now, I’m not sure of the water conditions at his previous home, but the breeder was reputable, I’ve researched these critters for about a year but I’m still not sure I know what I’m doing
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unfortunately the majority of scientific research is into the regenerative aspects the rest is done through pet ownership so there's a lot of trial and error, this is why forums like this are vital as they help everyone from the beginner to the long time pet owner. it is also why it's a good idea that when a animal is nursed back to health the information is shared so that others can learn.
 
I second wolfen and also, get your water parameters checked immediately. It could be something to do with the water.
 
wolfen said:
unfortunately the majority of scientific research is into the regenerative aspects the rest is done through pet ownership so there's a lot of trial and error, this is why forums like this are vital as they help everyone from the beginner to the long time pet owner. it is also why it's a good idea that when a animal is nursed back to health the information is shared so that others can learn.
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He’s looking better today, his gills turned a deeper pink color last night after I cleaned his tank and did the water change, he’s eating fine and pooping fine, however his tank does have copepods/amphipods(I don’t know which one) is that bad? Google isn’t very clear when I look it up
 
AxieFantasy said:
He’s looking better today, his gills turned a deeper pink color last night after I cleaned his tank and did the water change, he’s eating fine and pooping fine, however his tank does have copepods/amphipods(I don’t know which one) is that bad? Google isn’t very clear when I look it up
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provided they aren't parasites they are fine as they will feed on and reduce waste. they are also very common in aquariums.
 
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