i have a 6 inch acaratheis heckeli and about a year ago or so he got his tail fin ripped by another fish. it didnt go down to far even. only about half way. anyways in my experiance it should have healed in a few weeks completly, but it hasnt. there is a permanate v shape to the tail now. is there anything i can do to stimulate the tail to regrow? someone told me to take the fish out and cut it a millimeter back from the old wound and it might start re groth. i am not sure if i want to do that, but what other options are there? if any. or just leave it be of course as i have for the last year. the fish has no problems or issues, i guess i just like pretty fish lol. by the way i am just asking a question so please dont be to mean with your critisizm.
question on helping fish fins heal
- Thread starter fishticuffs
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My male has one spot like that...the female is even worse. I put a divider in a few months ago to try to let her heal. I kinda like it actually.
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no basicaly the tail is perfect accept one little bone in the middle didnt regenerate. i am wondering if there is any thing else i can do to assist the fish in making a 100 percent recovery(yes because i am selfish an like my fish intact.)
Sorry bro, good water changes with aquarium salt is what I'm stickin with and recommend. There's stuff like melafix....but those are more for fin rot.
as mentioned above warm water with frequent changes. you can use melafix but i think it sucks. it stinks and i dont see any quicker results then water changes and keeping the temp up.
Melafix treats bacterial infections like red ulcers, fin/tail rot, mouth fungus and others in as little as 4 days. Also heals open wounds, ulcers, and damaged fins. Pimafix is great for fungal issues, both are very effective in my experience. Be sure to remove your carbon and expect some foaming at the surface if overdosed. May be worth a shot if no other ideas.
