Payara Fang

[SublimizeD]

Hi all,
I have a large armatus who just shed its fangs. However one of them grew inward so much that it can’t fully close its mouth. Will the fish be alright and shed normally?

 

[graylizard]

Hi all,
I have a large armatus who just shed its fangs. However one of them grew inward so much that it can’t fully close its mouth. Will the fish be alright and shed normally?

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I think it should be fine. It’s pretty common to see bent or broken fangs in captive Payara. Just keep an eye on it and make sure he’s still eating

 

[graylizard]

How big is he and what size tank do you have him in? I’ve been wanting to get another one. My last one got ick and I didn’t have a specialized medication for him and he died.

 

[amazontank]

Great pic keep in touch! They always grow back bigger

 

[SublimizeD]

I think it should be fine. It’s pretty common to see bent or broken fangs in captive Payara. Just keep an eye on it and make sure he’s still eating

literally the next day after posting this it some how fixed itself. I had no idea how i was just happy he could eat comfortably again haha

 

[graylizard]

literally the next day after posting this it some how fixed itself. I had no idea how i was just happy he could eat comfortably again haha

Good to hear

 

[graylizard]

Do you mind if I ask what size tank you have him in?