Axolotl spots- normal or should we be concerned???

[Hapydizzy]

Our 2 year old axolotl, Axl, developed these spots some time ago. At first we assumed that they were just variation in pigmentation (and they may be) but we want to be sure that they aren’t a fungal or bacterial infection. They don’t look like the classic white raised cottony fungus I’ve seen pictured online and are not raised. We had what appeared to be a bacterial bloom awhile back and we are still struggling to get the water conditions cleared. I’m headed to get his water tested now so can update our water stats shortly. The pictures make it look white than it appears in person where it seems to have more of a gray appearance (almost as though he is missing freckling or darker pigment). He seems to be active and eating normally. Any thoughts? Should we be concerned, and if so, what would you recommend as treatment. He is my son’s prized possession but truly our family pet and we love him so much that we don’t want to take any chances!

 

[ellarose]

Post pictures soon. Wild type axolotls often have lighter, reflective spots that are completely normal.

 

[Hapydizzy]

Post pictures soon. Wild type axolotls often have lighter, reflective spots that are completely normal.

So sorry- I’m new to the forum and accidentally posted twice. Once with pics and once without. I couldn’t figure out how to delete the duplicate!! Here are some pics of him. Also to add since yesterday, our water quality tested perfect as far as pH, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites.

 

[ellarose]

So sorry- I’m new to the forum and accidentally posted twice. Once with pics and once without. I couldn’t figure out how to delete the duplicate!! Here are some pics of him. Also to add since yesterday, our water quality tested perfect as far as pH, ammonia, nitrates, nitrites.

As long as they aren’t raised or growing he looks happy and healthy!

 

[Aleahsaxolotls]

Mine is the same
Type as yours! It has developed a lot of spots just as u described an looked
Like yours a dark with just a couple and now it’s all over . I hope it’s not a problem and he’s now even more on his sides

I’m having a propblem
With his collage atm and I’ve been able to fix it in the past but , it all started when I did more water changes, maybe the chlorine ? But I put chlorine water fixer in so. I need to know the good ranges on the water testing kit. Where should my numbers be for nitrate and ammonia?

 

[Calgarycoppers]

Looks normal

Raised, fuzzy or growing rapidly are your things to look for.