does an oscars tail grow back?

[barracuda123]

basically, my 10 inch flowerhorn jump over the divider and ate my 2.5 inch long finned tiger oscar. luckly i got home just in time to get the oscar out of her mouth and it lived!!!

however it as no tail

will it ever grow back and i may introduce a new 2 inch oscar, is that ok?

thanks

 

[knifegill]

If the injury ends before the caudal peduncle, you're fine and it will grow back. If the injury goes all the way onto the body of the fish, it will likely not grow back.

 

[barracuda123]

where is the caudal peduncle?

 

[Otherone]

where is the caudal peduncle?

From the rear end of the anal fin to the begining of the tail fin - if the bite penetrated this area you might be outta luck.

 

[barracuda123]

video (just one pic for 20 seconds lol)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoViUvbgxmQ

 

[knifegill]

Seems to be right on the border. You might have a Heart Oscar on your hands now. You'll know within a day or two most likely, as Oscars grow new tissue like weeds.

 

[barracuda123]

is it ok to get more oscars?

 

[smokymcjoe]

looks close, fingers crossed.

 

[knifegill]

No, don't stress him out by adding any fish to his tank. Considering you're probably already doing water changes twice a week to keep the water in check, one growout oscar is enough for a 30gal tank.

 

[MHcblues119]

hrmmm that looks like its gonna be close...good luck