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Bobbly gills?

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Hey guys,

This might not be anything to worry about, could just be regrowth/new growth: My axie has little bobbles on the end of his gill 'tassles' - I think I read them being called Fibrillae?

They're not huge lumps, they look like when you singe your hair? :eek:

I don't think my water conditions are bad, although unfortunately my tank isn't fully cycled yet.

PH 7.8, Very hard water, 20 degrees, Ammonia 0-0.25ppm, Nitrate 0, Nitrite 0, Fluval 2+ internal filter with 2 spray bars aimed at the back wall, 20% water change every 2 days.
 
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I don't know what it's like to singe my hair, no :p
Axolotl frills can vary in size and shape.. just take a look at our gallery and you'll see some golden albinos with forked gills and bushy frills :)
A photo would always help, but as long as your 'lotl is eating, pooping and acting himself then there shouldn't be any need to fuss.
 
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Here he is, i've also noticed that his tail fin a little wrinkly (see top picture).

Any suggestions, people?
 
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Hi Ratticon,

That looks like a healthy axie to me. I don't see anything unusual at all. The gills look fine, although with 'imaginitis', they could be slightly curled forwards. The tail looks fine to me too.

Cheers
 
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Looks like a healthy little guy (or gal). Nice color, weight, gills look good, substrate's appropriate.
 
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