Can anyone, please, tell me what is wrong with my axolotl?

[Dana Strong]

I have two axolotls which are 3 years old now. They are in a large tank. The one has started to have white splotches show up on its body. Its legs look like they are losing skin and part of its tail is missing. Is this from an attack by the other one or maybe a disease? Thank you

 

[wolfen]

your injured/sick axolotl needs to be tubbed in water containing 100% holtfreters + 0.2g/l magnesium sulphate (if ingredients cant be sourced straight away use 3.5g/l non-iodised salt), whilst he/she is tubbed give daily baths of methylene blue and acriflavine (use both medications together half fish dose 10-15 mins).
what are the full water parameters ie.. temperature, ph, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, kh, gh.
what chemicals are used in tank ie.. declorinator.
are there any other substances being used ie.. added minerals, and treatment etc..
is there anything sharp in the tank?
limb and tail injuries are common with axolotls, the body injuries are questionable though and require further investigation.
when tubbing use pyrex/glass/ceramic not plastic, make sure to put a lid on top, once tubbed could it be possible for more photos taken ie.. underside and above, the damaged limbs and tail, also around the gill area.

 

[Dana Strong]

Thank you. I have dechlorinator that I use. I need to get more water testing strips. I do have some lava rock in the water. They are sharp. I never thought of them cutting themselves on it. SHould I remove the rocks? Thank you

 

[wolfen]

removing the lava rock would be a good idea, monitor your water parameters as your lava rock may be contributing to your biological filtration and may cause your ammonia etc.. to spike.

 

[Dana Strong]

ok, thank you.