White spots on firebelly

Hey everyone,

I'm new to this forum, but not to newts. I've had newts for almost 15 years now and have seen fungus, loss of appetite, bloating and other health-related things. I currently have two firebellies that I've had for about 5 years now - they've always been healthy, active newts and they get along fine. They are in a 30 gallon tank with a firebelly toad (they have been together since I got them and I never had any fighting issues, I guess the tank is big enough for all of them). I also have some silver tip tetras in there, who all look healthy. I noticed last night that one of my newts has developed white spots on her back, almost in a pattern along her spine. This isn't fungus, but it almost looks like ick. The spots are really small and she doesn't have any open wound. She is still very much active and eating, and doesn't seem sick at all. At first I thought the fish had ick and the newt caught it from them, but none of the fish has any sign of it. What could it be? I changed the water about 3 weeks ago ( I do it once a month ) and everything tested fine. Any ideas? Old age maybe? I haven't had a chance to take a picture yet, but I can if it'll help. Any input would be really appreciated.

Mine have had these spots for years, I think it is just a color variation. Let me see if I can find a pic and I will post it on this thread.

This one is kind of blurry but you can see the spots.

Those white spots on that picture by Jim are normal. Most all my 50 Fire Bellies have them.

Those spots i think they are sensors. You know like those fish have. They use them in the aquatic phase to feel anything moving in the water...or i think so

Thank you so much for the reply!
I do feel better, but her spots aren't THAT aligned. I've attached two pictures (although blurry). In the first one is Nabuco with the white spots. In the second, you can still see the spots a little bit - and Milo doesn't have them at all. Although I am starting to think that it is normal, because she's really not displaying any signs of sickness - even after almost 3 days.

I'll let you know if anything develops, but again, thanks for the info!


Nabuco and her white spots


Nabuco, on top (white spots) and Milo.

they dont always align like a striaght line. So it should be fine.