Iridophores? Or is he sick?

[Harley Q]

Hi, I am a new axolotl owner and I noticed this white stuff on my baby Mosaic axolotls gills. I wasn't sure if the white stuff was a fungus or iridophores? I attached 2 pics in different lighting of my baby.

 

[Donna001]

Hi Harley and welcome to the forum. :happy:
Those look like iridophores on the gill stalks, in my opinion. I've seen similar on my wild types and coppers.
However, I've only been keeping axolotls for around 2 months, so it will be worth getting the opinion of one of the more experienced keepers. :happy:
Best of luck with your little ones, please keep us updated on progress and post lots of pictures (we love pictures).

 

[Petersgirl]

Hello Harley,

I'd agree with Donna. They look like iridophores, and very pretty too!

To be sure, take a low powered torch and shine it on the iridophores. If they shine back, they're iridophores.

Just be careful to avoid your baby's eyes, since they don't like light very much.