When I purchased my BGK, i noticed it had a chunk bitten out of its fin. This was probably from another BGK in the over crowded tank my lfs had kept it in. When I brought it home and upon further inspeection i noticed a some whiteing areas around the injury. Fearing that it may be ich or fin rot, I placed some aquarium salt, raised the temp, and added a half-dose of medication in its tank. After a few days all the symptoms had disappeared, and it was eating and swimming actively now. However, it still had a missing chunk from its fin. I was wondering if that will ever grow back?, and if so how long?
damaged fin and BGK
- Thread starter dj4elements
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What medication did you add? They are scaleless, and rumor has it that they are very sensitive to meds.
I agree with benzjamin, it should grow back. Also, if you are exaggerating and it's a slit up the fin. That is very common for juveniles.
Brandon
I agree with benzjamin, it should grow back. Also, if you are exaggerating and it's a slit up the fin. That is very common for juveniles.
Brandon
Either my Clown or African Brown had a split caudal when I got him, it had healed within a couple of weeks. A chunk will obviously take longer, but it should heal up to mostly unnoticeable I would think.
My Oscar is always banging himself up and heals in about a week.
My Oscar is always banging himself up and heals in about a week.