Iridophores? Or is he sick?

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Harley Q

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Hi, I am a new axolotl owner and I noticed this white stuff on my baby Mosaic axolotls gills. I wasn't sure if the white stuff was a fungus or iridophores? I attached 2 pics in different lighting of my baby.
 

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Hi Harley and welcome to the forum. :happy:
Those look like iridophores on the gill stalks, in my opinion. I've seen similar on my wild types and coppers.
However, I've only been keeping axolotls for around 2 months, so it will be worth getting the opinion of one of the more experienced keepers. :happy:
Best of luck with your little ones, please keep us updated on progress and post lots of pictures (we love pictures). :D
 
Hello Harley,

I'd agree with Donna. They look like iridophores, and very pretty too!

To be sure, take a low powered torch and shine it on the iridophores. If they shine back, they're iridophores.

Just be careful to avoid your baby's eyes, since they don't like light very much.
 
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