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Adrianne

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Hi guys,

I noticed yesterday (and perhaps it's just me being paranoid) that Floyd seems to have some little red spots on his body. They're not raised, they're totally flat and I haven't seen him scratch at all. Here's the funny thing, they only show up when he is active, like when he's swimming about the tank. Everything else seems normal. Here's a picture to help.

What could this be on my handsome devil?
 

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If they only show up when he is active then I say it is completely normal and your only noticing them because of the increased blood flow. A good example of this is his gills; if you'll notice when he is at rest and being lazy they are a pale color but when he is active, for example at feeding time, they become very red.
 
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Hi. I was just about to post this very concern about my own axie. It looks as though she is covered in a rash. She is leuistic and has pink/red dots all over her torso. She has recently had a move from one home to another and may be a little stressed still. She has been quite inactive and has not been eating either. Even when tempted with a nice juicy worm! Please could anyone offer any advice or reassurance on this matter. I'm quite worried.
Thanks.
 
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Strangely enough, the rocks in question (that have since been removed) showed up after a few "burps" this morning. The children in my class were very relieved that their class pet had rid his stomach of such yucky things. He is swimming around much more and gobbled up 4 pellets this morning!
 
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