Stress Coat+ for Axolotl Slime Coat

[KirbyandMudkip11]

Hey! I noticed my axolotls slime coat was shedding or something yesterday and I was wondering if anyone knows if API stress coat+ is okay for axolotls.
Thanks!!

 

[wolfen]

because api stress coat contains aloe vera it is unsuitable for use with axolotls.

 

[susu0121]

because api stress coat contains aloe vera it is unsuitable for use with axolotls.

Can I ask why? because I read that api stress coat can be used to amphibians.

 

[wolfen]

Can I ask why? because I read that api stress coat can be used to amphibians.

aloe vera is toxic to axolotls, because axolotls breath using their gill filaments and skin to absorb oxygen in water any type of fish stress coat can inhibit this action.
because aloe vera and axolotls hasn't been researched there are no papers regarding issues, there have on the other hand been cases in the pet trade/husbandry of issues that have been attributed to the use of aloe vera such as lethargy, stress, gasping and general signs of unwell, this is not to say that all axolotls are sensitive to aloe vera as there are also cases of axolotls having no ill effect from exposure.
this forum is perfect for researching peoples experiences with aloe vera although you may have to go quite for back to get to the area of time when it was used rather than just being informed not to use.