Axolotls

[xander702]

In my intro post I stated that I had two 10 gallon tanks running besides my 130 gallon, and thus I will introduce one of those here.

In one of my tens, I have two leucistic axolotls. One of them about 2in. and the other 2 & 1/2 in.
Shortly after their introl into the tank the larger one developed a little fold on his top part of the fin. Both also began to have tiny white cloudy spots, on the otherwise almost see through tails. Turned up the heat, although it spiked the temperature to levels that were not suggested, they seem to be doing fine and even more active than when I initially got them. Anyways here is a picture of them when I first got them. I do not have any current photos, but will get some soon.

 

[AU_Arowana-RG]

What temps are they on?

 

[xander702]

What temps are they on?

Currently they are at abput 75F, at one point it was at about 80F though.
Again, both are still very active, and have regenerated their lost limbs from when i initially purchased them.
The spots have disappeared now completely, so maybe not too bad?

 

[muffywrx]

Too warm for them at 80, way too warm, but I think you must know this?

They look GFP.

 

[reptileguy2727]

They can have some changes to coloration as they grow. Are you sure it wasn't just pigmentation?
Never go over 75F with them.

 

[muffywrx]

The one on the left looks GFP to me, but would need a better pic of eyes.

 

[xander702]

Too warm for them at 80, way too warm, but I think you must know this?

They look GFP.

Oh yes, thats why i took out the heater as soon as they looked like they're condition improved.
Im pretty sure it was some sickness, as now the spots are gone!
Again, they are both very active now and are eating regularly.

Im sorry, but Im unfamiliar with the term GFP.

 

[xander702]

well Ive answered my own question, and indeed they are both meant to be glow in the dark axies muffywrx. However, the one on the left, which is the smaller one is alot more fluorescent than his buddy. The guy at the store told me that it was due to the size, and that once they start growing larger, the glow would likely fade a bit. Not too sure what to believe, although I got them simply because they were axolotls and I had been wanting them for a while haha.

 

[muffywrx]

Very nice Mine are both GFP as well, but they are olive. One is lighter and more neon and the other is a darker color. Both pretty .... I can't wait til they grow up!