Jan 17, 2009 · Hi My axolotl has been getting fat, and seems to keep gettting fatter! (attached photo) Is this just from the eggs? If so, does she need anything special in the environment to induce her to release them? Will there be any problems if she keeps them too long? How long does this process roughly...

For reference, this is a fat axolotl. This is an axolotl with fluid buildup, a bad case of it. Here's another axolotl with fluid buildup, from the thread it was posted to, the consensus was it was probably caused by too high of a flowrate in the water and poor parameters. And here is an axolotl before and after laying eggs.

Jun 12, 2021 · The way that you can tell is a healthy Axolotl should be as wide as their head when you look from above. If you feel that she needs to loose some weight you can feed her three times a week. I feed mine Monday, wed, fri because the worms I feed are a bit bigger and it gives them time to digest them and keeps them at a healthy weigh.

Apr 9, 2013 · Hi, sorry to bother you but I was wondering if anyone could me? I have a male Axolotl which is about 3 to 4 years old now, and as you can see he is very fat or bloated but it only came on over a couple of days. I've stopped feeding him, he used to be on earthworms but went off them and so he...

Dec 22, 2021 · The best rule of thumb to follow is that their body should be about the width of their head and this guy looks to be about that! Often times female axolotls are chonky and we love to celebrate curves! 🥳💗 1 Reply

May 12, 2019 · If youve never seen an obese axolotl before you're missing out. This is hank. He has been way over fed by his previous owners and is now on a diet.

So we got two axolotls not too long ago, one of them is black and older, other one is this one, pink, younger and fat, he was also missing a foot which grew back, but his belly looks very odd and i dont know whats going on.

Nov 15, 2023 · Feed as much as possible in the juvenile stage of their life. Feed her everyday until she rejects food. ( which means actively running away from it, spitting it out or blowing it away) axolotls in juvenile stage can eat as much as they want because they are rapidly growing. As she ages her metabolism will slow down and will consume less. Mine was eating 3-5 worms a day when she was that old ...

Apr 3, 2024 · /r/axolotls is a place for owners to discuss, expand their knowledge, and share pictures of all topics related to axolotls. We believe it is essential to provide care advice that exceeds bare minimum standards, in order to enrich the lives of our beloved pets. Our ultimate goal is to create a safe environment for keepers to seek help and …

Jan 5, 2008 · If you're worried and able to post a picture - that may help! On another note - the other two axies, are they in with your "fat axolotl" or in a separate tank? If they're together, did you quarantine them for the minimum 30 days before introducing them? This is to ensure they are healthy and won't pass anything onto your longer/older resident.