Strange growth

[Mschaefer]

I noticed one of my Axolotls has a furry, mittany growth on her front right paw. I know fungus looks kind of fuzzy, but this looks more like a reptile when it sheds its skin. Her foot/lower leg is now about as big around as it is long.

I'll try to get a decent photo in the next day or so, but does anybody have a good suggestion in the meantime.

 

[Jacquie]

Hi Mschaefer,

What colour is the 'growth'? Is it the same colour as the axolotl's skin or is it white'ish/clear?

In the mean time I would isolate the axolotl and place him/her in the fridge.

Could you advise on your water parameters (Ammonia/Nitrite/Nitrate) and water temperature? Water quality issues and warm water are major contributors to fungus and other diseases.

 

[Mschaefer]

I take it back, it looks more like her roommate is eating her. This is weird, they got along fine for almost two months.


Water temperature is just under 70', I don't have a PH test handy for you.

 

[kira]

Hmmm..that looks like fungus to me? What is the tankmate?

 

[Mschaefer]

A leucistic Axolotl.

 

[sherylbobbins]

Is that really an axolotl? It looks a bit funny for an axolotl. No offense though

 

[inkozana]

I might be wrong, but it looks like a tiger sal to me..