2 22RIC Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 15, 2009 72 0 6 wUHan Mar 8, 2009 #1 Today, My 5 inch NGT got a small spot heater burn (not to bad) on its body. I am wondering if it is gonna heal? thank you
Today, My 5 inch NGT got a small spot heater burn (not to bad) on its body. I am wondering if it is gonna heal? thank you
E Eleven Bravo Feeder Fish MFK Member Aug 12, 2008 1,052 1 0 PPO Mar 8, 2009 #2 it all depends on how severe it is, but the majority of heater burns do heal. if you want u can by a heater guard, or us a divider/egg crate to separate the heater form your fishes. GL
it all depends on how severe it is, but the majority of heater burns do heal. if you want u can by a heater guard, or us a divider/egg crate to separate the heater form your fishes. GL
Ade Piranha MFK Member Jun 7, 2008 3,534 28 81 London Mar 8, 2009 #3 22RIC;2878357; said: Today, My 5 inch NGT got a small spot heater burn (not to bad) on its body. I am wondering if it is gonna heal? thank you Click to expand... Post some pics to be sure, but the scales should regrow. Doubt the tissue behind got burned. If in doubt, add melafix and up water changes.
22RIC;2878357; said: Today, My 5 inch NGT got a small spot heater burn (not to bad) on its body. I am wondering if it is gonna heal? thank you Click to expand... Post some pics to be sure, but the scales should regrow. Doubt the tissue behind got burned. If in doubt, add melafix and up water changes.
K krichardson Bronze Tier VIP MFK Member Jun 19, 2006 27,599 14,527 480 Datnoid Island Mar 8, 2009 #4 I've heard about them but have never seen or understood why a fish would sit up against a heater long enough for it to be burned.
I've heard about them but have never seen or understood why a fish would sit up against a heater long enough for it to be burned.
Ade Piranha MFK Member Jun 7, 2008 3,534 28 81 London Mar 8, 2009 #5 It may have been forced against it during a fight with another fish..
2 22RIC Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 15, 2009 72 0 6 wUHan Mar 10, 2009 #6 thank you ! will it heal up like nothing happened
C christ4paul Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 2, 2008 832 1 0 Somewhere in my room www.facebook.com Mar 10, 2009 #7 fish regenerate their scale in due time. with proper treatment and TLC it should be up and running healthy in no time.
fish regenerate their scale in due time. with proper treatment and TLC it should be up and running healthy in no time.