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White "algae"looking stuff on axie - fungus?

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White "algae" looking stuff recently started showing up on my lecoustic axie (around feet and mouth), she's about 3 years old by now and never had any problems before this, other than floating. Anyone know what it can be? I'm guessing some kind of fungal infection, but im not sure. Should o go for saltbathing or are there any other method to recomend? And could her 2 tank mates be at any risk? They seem fine at the moment.

Any help appreciated!
 
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Not looking good! :(
 

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I recommend a salt bath as soon as possible in combination with fridging. If the other axies in the tank have open wounds they could also be susceptible to this. Someone may advise you dose the main tank with salt as well. Hopefully someone will chime in as I am not an axie person, just trying to offer advice.

The good thing is your axie has a healthy weight, and should be able to pull through after the fridging which will slow down it's metabolism! You won't have to worry about lack of eating and weight loss for a while.
 
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Thanks, will do! Any suggestions on how to treat the tank? It's a 150L tank, temp 17.5-18.5 C
 
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Check out the Caudata Care Sheet for Salt Treatments - http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/salt.shtml

It definitely looks like a fungal issue, which may or may not have caused that issue that looks like flaking/sloughing skin. Most fungal issues occur when their immune systems are compromised, though the reasons are many. Infections, parasites, water quality issues.

Good luck!
 
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Saltbaths done, 3 times a day for 3 days, she looks alittle better but still has some severe wounds, but hopefully the fungus is gone by now and she will continue to recover, keeping her in the fridge for a week :)
 
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