White spots on axolotl Help!

[Hrafn]

I've Had my axolotl for about 9 months now and recently I've been noticing white spots in him that I don't think were there before. He is a wild type axolotl and I read somewhere that their colors can change slightly with age. I also read that it could be scar tissue which might make sense cause when i got him he had damaged gill and a damaged fin. He has been acting normal and has been eating and pooping like normal but I think he has been hiding a bit more than usual. Parameters and temps are fine. I will attach images. Any help is appreciated.

 

[The-Axolotl]

Can you tell me what the exact paremeters and and what the temp range is also do you know how old it is?

 

[Hrafn]

I'll test the parameters rn. Temps are from 15c to 20c usually around 16-19 but never over 20c. I don't know exactly how old it is but I got him in early august 6 months ago (accidentally said 9) and it was 15cm when I got it so my guess is 1 year to 1,5 years.

 

[The-Axolotl]

Ok tell me when Ur done testing parameters. Also what do you feed him?

Also what size is the tank..?

 

[Hrafn]

I mostly feed him Repashy grub pie and some random pellets since its been hard to find worms. Also I think the spots have stayed mostly the same I took those photos a couple of days ago and he seems to look the same. parameters are amonia= 0ppm Nitrite =0ppm didnt have time to test nitrate. I have to go I can talk later or tommorow. thanks for the help.

 

[The-Axolotl]

Ok ill think about it for a while ill get back to you shortly!

Probably tomorrow.

 

[Hrafn]

Turns out I can talk after all NItrate = 20ppm.

 

[The-Axolotl]

Ok my nitrate is 25.0 so that should be fine

 

[The-Axolotl]

Well I'm not sure but I am sure someone will reply to your thread tomorrow I have to go sorry

 

[BasilBear]

Hello, in my personal opinion I think that as long as your axolotl is pooping fine, eating fine, all you water parameters are good and your axolotl is overall acting normal I wouldn’t worry to much. I have even heard of wild type axolotls completely changing their color to better blend into there environment! I see that you have a light colored sand so this could very well be the case! I hope this helps and I would definitely look at other threads about axolotls changing their color. It’s really quite interesting! I think this would be a good thread to check out-

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[JM29]

I only see iridophores, normal for wild types. Iridophores tend to be denser whith age.
This axolotl seems normal.

No scar tissues for axolotl !
Medical research is performed to study that.

 

[axolotl nerd]

yeah, the “spots” or patches you’re seeing look to be iridophores, just some special cells that make your little friend pretty!

 

[Hrafn]

That's a relief thank you all for the help

 

[axolotl nerd]

That's a relief thank you all for the help

of course!