Is it Fungus???

[RJF9020]

I just noticed 2 white dots on gill when feeding my axi. I’m really hoping this isn’t a fungus, water parameters have been incredible since cycling. What do the experts think?

 

[RJF9020]

As a precaution she’s currently in a 10min Almond Tea Leaf bath, and I added a slight salinity to her tank water with aquarium salt. I’ll keep it at the recommended 2g per liter concentration for the next few water changes then slowly transition back to plain old fresh water. Freckles doesn’t seem stressed, she’s exploring her little tub (I’m sure she’s mad at the downgrade in size) and ate an entire nightcrawler before I noticed the spots. Will keep updated and suggestions/criticisms are always welcome.

 

[wolfen]

almond leaves are fine used in the tank itself and don't need to be used as a bath, just remove when they start to break down as they stop being beneficial and just add to the bio-load.
it is black tea that is used as a bath because the strength of the tea can be an irritant.
can't really see for certain whether there is fungal growth but it is good that you are using salt as a precautionary, the salinity can be kept permanently at 2g per litre as axolotls do better in slight brackish water but it may affect your plants.
holtfreters solution can be used in the tank, 100% in cases of fungus, 50% as preventative. info on holtfreters here.. Axolotls - Requirements & Water Conditions in Captivity

 

[RJF9020]

Thank you for the reply. I’m going to attempt to make this solution, sounds like the miracle cure. Tank water will remain slightly brackish and I Bought a beta fish tannin pack? Kit? At the pet shop, came with a driftwood log, some pine cones and almond leaves to make the blackwater … not as aesthetically pleasing as the clear water, but a slight tint will do for now to make sure there’s no health problems.

 

[wolfen]

keep an eye on the ph and kh of the water if you are using products to produce black water, black water is normally done for fish that like dark soft/acidic waters such as beta's and discus, although axolotls seem to like darker water and the tanins can be beneficial the softer/acidic water isn't ideal.
holtfreters isn't so much a miracle cure but a water conditioner for amphibians (mainly used with axolotls) as it provides essential salts and minerals.