help, injured cichlid

[arpate]

I have a cichlid that had the majority of its fins chewed off by some of the other cichlids in the tank. I have removed this fish from the community and put in a smaller seperate tank so it can heal? My question is will the tail and top fins grow back? If so how long will it take?

 

[JONP]

Getting him out of the tank was the best thing. He will heal up in a couple months. I would definately "beef," him up prior to returing him to the tank. Aside from his fins is his movement normal, and his eating habits?

Pics would also be helpful...

 

[ikevi]

If you have melafix it wouldn't hurt to add. Should heal up as said, often faster then you expect.

 

[chugger]

If you have melafix it wouldn't hurt to add. Should heal up as said, often faster then you expect.

i agree this is a great product, just don't overdose your fish with it, also aquarium salt will help, this happens alot too me, my burtoni really chew each other up some times , i just isolate them in a holing pen in the tank, and use melafix, and in a week or two depending on how bad there hurt, there just like new

 

[fish head )'>]

yep. what they said. That is why it is always good to have a tank up and running.