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I have noticed a tiny bit of what I am assuming fungus on one of my axolotls, and I was wondering at what point I should consider salt baths? I tried to take a picture and it's not showing up. There is a very very small amount on one of his toes, and a bit on his chest. Are salt baths necessary? Should I try to gently remove it with a q-tip? Is my other axolotl at risk? :confused: Thanks
 
Keep an eye on it for a day or so. Many times, axolotls spontaneously recover from fungus after it's manually removed.

But one thing you should think about is WHY your axolotl got the fungus in the first place. What are your water parameters? How warm is your tank? Are the two axolotls fighting?
 
Thanks for the quick response

My water is in great shape, after adding seachem purigen a couple weeks ago to my filter ammonia readings are down to 0, rather than .25. Fully cycled and stable.

My water was at a steady 60 degrees all winter, but with spring starting I am already up about 3 degrees. If it gets to high I will move the tank to the basement... I am sure my roomate will love me stomping down there constantly to clean feed etc :rolleyes:

He does get nipped at during feeding time. Could this be the cause? They seem to get along well, until worms are involved lol.
 
I'd say the nipping is definitely the cause.

I would feed the offending axolotl first, and 'drag' it over to the other end of the tank, and then feed the more mild mannered one while the jerk-olotl is distracted.
 
How large is the tank you are keeping them in and how large are the Axolotls?
 
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