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Axolotl fungus on their gills

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BenjaminsAxies

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My axolotls both have fungus on their gills and I've put them in the fridge and given them salt baths as advised but its come back overnight but I was wandering if I could use normal fish fungus treatment?
 
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Did you put them back in your tank?

I did a 50% WC before I put them back in the tank and the fungus did not come back
 
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No I didnt do a water change before hand but checked for fungus before putting them back but thanks I probably should have though, do you know if general fish fungus stuff is ok to use for axolotls?
 
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I'm no expert, but from what I've read most treatments that are ok for fish are not ok for axolotls. I would suggest to keep doing the salt baths as per the sticky, and do the water change as Bubilog suggests. Also keep an eye on your water parameters- I believe temperature especially- if it's high- can encourage fungus to grow.

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