Medication

Flagyl (metronidazole) is an antibiotic and antiprotozoal used, under veterinary guidance, to treat internal parasites such as Hexamita and anaerobic bacterial infections in axolotls. In Canada it is prescription-only, so start with a vet; it is usually dosed in food or as a bath rather than in the main tank. Flagyl: A Comprehensive Treatment for […]

Panacur (fenbendazole) is a dewormer used to clear internal parasites such as roundworms in axolotls. It is normally given in food, injected into an earthworm, at a dose set by a vet, with a repeat course two weeks later; it does not dissolve in water. Introducing Panacur: A Trusted Ally in Axolotl Parasite Treatment For […]

Melafix is API’s tea-tree-oil remedy for fish sores and fin rot. Use it on axolotls only with caution: half dose, in a separate tub, never in the main tank. Clean, cool water and salt baths are usually the safer first step. Harnessing the Power of Nature with Melafix for Axolotl Health In the enchanting world […]

Furan-2 is an API antibiotic (nitrofurazone and furazolidone) for bacterial infections like ulcers, red sores and fin rot. Keepers use it on axolotls in a separate tub at a reduced dose, under vet advice, and only once the infection is confirmed bacterial. Check availability, as it has been reported discontinued. Embracing Furan-2 for Axolotl Health […]

Methylene blue is a dye with antifungal and antibacterial action, used for axolotls mainly as a short bath or in a quarantine tub for fungus and to protect eggs. Never dose the main tank; it kills the filter bacteria. Exploring the Benefits of Methylene Blue for Axolotls In the world of axolotl care, maintaining the […]

Sulfa-bath by Tetra is a sulphonamide antibiotic bath for bacterial infections such as fin rot and columnaris. For axolotls, use it as a short bath in a separate container at the label dose or lower, with a vet’s guidance, after confirming the problem is bacterial. Enhancing Axolotl Health with Sulfa-bath by Tetra For axolotl owners, […]

Nitrofura-G was a nitrofurazone-based antibiotic from Aquatronics used for bacterial infections such as ulcers and fin rot in fish and, with care, axolotls. Availability varies and it may no longer be stocked, so ask a vet about a current nitrofurazone product or an alternative. Harnessing Nitrofura-G for Effective Axolotl Healthcare In the realm of axolotl […]

Myxazin is a Waterlife bactericide for fin rot, ulcers and sores that many keepers use on axolotls at half the fish dose, as the manufacturer suggests for amphibians. Dose a quarantine tub, not the main tank, and confirm the infection is bacterial first. Harnessing the Power of Myxazin by Waterlife for Axolotl Health In the […]

The safest treatments for axolotls are clean, cool dechlorinated water, salt baths and tea baths; fridging for stress; and, for confirmed infections, vet-guided medications such as metronidazole, fenbendazole, methylene blue or nitrofurazone products. Avoid malachite green, copper and mercury-based products entirely. Caring for axolotls, unique and fascinating aquatic pets, requires knowledge and attentiveness, especially when […]