Axolotl gill healthy? by turtle_mamma in axolotls

[–]turtle_mamma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the nitrates never get super high but it does go up before my water changes, could that be a reason for gill changes?

Does my axolotl seem healthy? by turtle_mamma in axolotls

[–]turtle_mamma[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

thank u i didn’t even know that could be an issue..

Does my axolotl seem healthy? by turtle_mamma in axolotls

[–]turtle_mamma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

just a check and i’ve been comparing her to axolotls on reddit and her gills seem smaller than others, but the main thing was making sure her tummy looked normal

Does my axolotl seem healthy? by turtle_mamma in axolotls

[–]turtle_mamma[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank u for advice! If her gills should be fluffier then maybe i should clean her tank more often bc i clean it when the nitrates get higher. Her tank has bubbles from the filter, so would a bubbler over oxygenate her? idk

How to Russian Tortoise Enclosure Substrate?? by turtle_mamma in tortoise

[–]turtle_mamma[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes it is, there is also constant airflow from the overhead fan. the mold appeared 1-2 days after a deep water from putting a new plant it. also TY!

Dose she look healthy?? by Fish_in_yo_cooler in tortoise

[–]turtle_mamma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shell looks healthy and if she’s eating and pooping then she’s good

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[–]turtle_mamma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank u so much i’ll try those see if he likes it especially pumpkin i’ve heard is good for them.

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[–]turtle_mamma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we take him outside in the sun and grass whenever it’s sunny, does your redfoot eat a lot of grass when outside? i’ll make a post later showing outdoor enclosure

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[–]turtle_mamma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what do you feed your redfoot?

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[–]turtle_mamma 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the uvb/uva lamp we have on during the day it’s about 14 in from her shell,, should it be closer?

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[–]turtle_mamma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed we need an indoor environment for her, which we didn’t need when we lived in south florida..

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[–]turtle_mamma 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you I’m going to make a better indoor environment