Illness/Sickness: Bumps all over body, Gill end [I]was[/I]fuzzy

Yesterday when i got home from work i noticed something weird going on with my Axolotl's gill stalk.
https://i.imgur.com/X63vrPf.jpg

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She's also all lumpy and bumpy, however shes still fairly active and eating although her appetite seems to be less then it usually is.

I tested the water and it seems to be where it should be and I'm not sure how i should approach this issue, specially because i was waiting for an admin to accept my account. So i just shut off the light early and this morning shes looking a bit better but still bumpy. Gill is no longer fuzzy on the tip,but shes still fairly lumpy. Would you guys recommend a salt bath or?
https://i.imgur.com/sEFByhf.jpg



I'm aware that her gills aren't in the most fantastic shape, however they look much better then when i first got her.
https://i.imgur.com/7vqe4a7.jpg

I assume that she was picked on by the other Axolotls in the tank since the guy i bought her from had a bunch of young ones all together.

Check the gills for any other sign of fungus, if you see anything do some salt baths. From the picture it did look like fungus so there may be a bit left.
What were the test results for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? And what is the temperature of the tank? What water conditioner are you using? From a bit of reading I've done bumps on the skin is usually a result of one of the above. Is the axolotl "itching" at the skin at all?
After checking all of this I would probably recommend adding indian almond leaves to the tank, or simple black tea. That may help the skin. If you are doing salt baths wait until they are done before doing any tea treatments.

Hayleyy said:

Check the gills for any other sign of fungus, if you see anything do some salt baths. From the picture it did look like fungus so there may be a bit left.
What were the test results for ammonia, nitrite and nitrate? And what is the temperature of the tank? What water conditioner are you using? From a bit of reading I've done bumps on the skin is usually a result of one of the above. Is the axolotl "itching" at the skin at all?
After checking all of this I would probably recommend adding indian almond leaves to the tank, or simple black tea. That may help the skin. If you are doing salt baths wait until they are done before doing any tea treatments.

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I'm not seeing any other signs but, i'm half tempted to attempt a salt bath just in case, but Its not something I've done before.

I've been buying distilled water then letting it sit for a while, as the water from my faucets is far too hard. I live on well water and id rather not have my tank and everything in it be dyed orange even if i thought it was usable.

I don't have an ammonia tester so i was going to take a sample of water to pet smart tomorrow and have them check that, Nitrite was 0 and nitrate in between 0-5. Tank temperature is 67-68.

Great yes take a sample to a pet store for testing.
I'll attach the salt bath tutorial. One or two sessions should be fine to make sure it's all gone. https://www.caudata.org/forum/showthread.php?t=72698
I don't think distilled is the best choice as a major water source since it lacks a lot of things, I'll link some info for you to read over. https://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/Spring_water.shtml
Axolotls are okay with hard water, depending on levels of course. It could be the distilled water causing the issues so if you can then switch to another kind of water like they say in the article, or your local water supply.

Hayleyy said:

Great yes take a sample to a pet store for testing.
I'll attach the salt bath tutorial. One or two sessions should be fine to make sure it's all gone. https://www.caudata.org/forum/showthread.php?t=72698
I don't think distilled is the best choice as a major water source since it lacks a lot of things, I'll link some info for you to read over. https://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/Spring_water.shtml
Axolotls are okay with hard water, depending on levels of course. It could be the distilled water causing the issues so if you can then switch to another kind of water like they say in the article, or your local water supply.

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Ah **** okay, it's not what I originally used to fill the tank, just what I got at the store to top it off, I'll do a water change immediately

Just have her salt bath number one

Thank you so much for the help

No worries, let me know if anything changes!