Is it ok to cut off a bichir tail to fix a split tail?

[Shenanigans]

Im guessing no. Most posts already mention small fin injuries. If the fin was injured too close to the base of the cadaul it simply wont grow back. Since it has been over a year, the injury simply isnt going to fix itself and re-injuring the fin is not going to make it better. If you do try and it is too injured to grow back, you are only opening yourself up to further complications: infections, loss of fin, etc.

It might not be a perfect specimen, but IMO risk/reward makes trying to fix a healed flaw not worth it.

Post pics and if you do try it, post updates showing how the healing process is going

 

[FishNCash]

Here is a pic of the split.

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[Kaosu]

Im guessing no. Most posts already mention small fin injuries. If the fin was injured too close to the base of the cadaul it simply wont grow back. Since it has been over a year, the injury simply isnt going to fix itself and re-injuring the fin is not going to make it better. If you do try and it is too injured to grow back, you are only opening yourself up to further complications: infections, loss of fin, etc.

It might not be a perfect specimen, but IMO risk/reward makes trying to fix a healed flaw not worth it.

Post pics and if you do try it, post updates showing how the healing process is going

+1

 

[Dr.B]

that doesn't look too bad i wouldn't worry bout it. Like shenanigans said i just don't think risking the health of a perfectly fine fish is worth it. IMO i wouldn't but then again he's yours so you can do what you think is right but unless he has a disabilities with the split i wouldn't do it.

 

[lix.ma14]

Here is a pic of the split.

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it doesn't even look that bad. It shows character. i would leave it. I would risk any more permanant damage.

 

[smoosh]

Don't think that looks bad at all! Why harm a healthy fish so it's more visually appealing?


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[gangster]

Looks great as is. I think you would do more harm than good.

 

[MyGiants]

Is your fish if it bothers you cut it it'll grow back. But I agree it doesn't look that bad hardly noticeable