Will it grow back?

[Crazy mike]

Before my big male managuense died he decided to slightly flay some of his tank mates one of which was my vieja mutt. He did quite a number on her tail. I was wondering was the damage to close to the base to allow for it to grow back normally or will it grow back.
Any and all input appreciated


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[BHARDON24]

No.

 

[hemiboo]

Super close. Probably not a good chance of it growing back, at least not normally. I hope it does. Clean water and good food are your best hope.

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[duanes]

When the break is all the way into the caudal flesh, there is a good chance it won't grow back. I have a Paratilapia that has a similar split, been that way forever.
Although it could never be a show fish, its still one of my favorites.

 

[crxlsturbo]

I would say it might have a good chance of growing back. My male jag was the same as yours. It's taken 3-4 months and you can tell it's growing back slow. Like some people said. Good water changes will help a lot.

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[NWatson]

That does not look like it will grow back. Usually when they are that deep they don't come back.

 

[vinod_uthaiah]

Only if the fins were torn or ripped , then Yes.
As suggested by few Forum members , when this deep it is really tough

 

[the animal guy]

When the break is all the way into the caudal flesh, there is a good chance it won't grow back. I have a Paratilapia that has a similar split, been that way forever.
Although it could never be a show fish, its still one of my favorites.

I rescued my Poleni with this forever damage too. Then I fixed that and it grew back to a complete tail...

for the mutt, I see a split with no fin ray.. Deep.. Only a week's time will give you the sign if it will ever heal back. In a week if you see no sign of healing then that's it..