Juvenile gill tips turning white

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I have a small axie who up until now has been doing great..
I recently noticed that the tips of some of her gills are turning white and aren't as fluffy..
I'm not sure what's going on!
I cleaned her tank with a fresh water change and all of the levels are good. The temp is 67 and she's eating well and everything ):
I have a clean low-flow filter also..

What's going on??
Left side in pic.. she just ate so her tummy is full.. sorry for quality
 

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It could be new growth, gill tips turn white when there is new growth occurring. I would advise purchasing an API fresh water master kit so you can keep an eye on your tank parameters.
 
I have the kit and my water levels are all reading where they should be..

I hadn't considered new growth as a possibility.. thank you!
 
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