Green algae spots on axi ?

[SophieG]

My auxi's have been doing great and growing wonderfully. I notice on one of my axi who is melanoid these little spots that look like green algae on it's head. Is that possible and or bad for him. My levels are perfect and they both seem happy and healthy.

 

[auntiejude]

Some axies have green markings - thats normal. Algae growing on an axie is very unlikely.
A photo is needed so we can see what you're describing.

 

[SophieG]

Here's two pictures. Not the best taken from my phone. I think it just his color.

 

[bdenzer]

It's hard to tell from that photo, but it looks like those green patches could very well just be your axolotl's natural coloration. I've never heard of algae growing on axolotls. If they seem happy and all your levels are good, I wouldn't worry about it unless the spots look they are spreading. Or, maybe if you could post a clearer picture, maybe someone on here could let you know if they look abnormal.

 

[digitalxri0t]

It looks like a really dark wild type to me, that could be why youre seeing green spots. None of my melanoids have ever had green spots, white/gray/bluish spot along with black spots but that doesn't mean it's impossible.

 

[auntiejude]

My baby wildtypes all start out with some green patches - anything from subtle greeny-yellow to dark khaki is normal.
I can't see anything wrong in that picture, but it's not too clear.