white fleshy stuff - HELP!

[sh311]

My axie's been nice and healthy lately...
its still eating but im noticing some white stuff on its front end... its like flesh or something.
what is it?
pH/Nitrate are all normal... temp is a bit high... 18 degrees.
im not an axie expert.. what is the normal temp?!
is my axie burnt? :S
please help.

 

[Julie1002]

If you can, a photo would be very helpful. Is the "white stuff" fluffy? If so it could be a fungus. 20 degrees has been said to be the highest "safest" temp to keep them at so 18 is fine. Whats your ammonium and pH level? Also what are you feeding it?