Young Glass Knife broke its tail!

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I just turn the lights on my tank noticed my little glass knife was swimming near the top of the tank. I've never seen it up there. When I looked closer I saw his tail fin is broken an it looks like its barely connected. I have no idea what happened to it or what if anything can I do. Hes been in my 55 gallon for over 6 months with many loaches an also some archers. I don't think he was attacked but you never know. I'm afraid. If I try an net him to switch him to another tank his tail could break off. What should I do?

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You could try and catch it in a cup underwater and then pull it out no net and put in a tank alone for a little and see. I've seen black knives regrow their tailed to some extent, not sure what happened to yours though
 
Even a tuperware container could work great for catching him. Or a bucket. Just something so you don't risk further injury. Wish I could help more. Goold luck. I'm pulling for the lil guy.

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I would isolate him if its not to stressful and simply keep him in good water and good food. best thing ime to heal delicate fish like knives.
 
Glad you asked! I was gonna update soon. So his tail broke off a couple of days after my original post. I could not find it so I assumed the loaches ate it. The day it fell off he was still eating an acting normal. So that was encouraging. Yesterday I noticed that he has already began to regrow its tail. There is a small stump growing now. Ill get some pics this evening. Its too bright in the room now.
 
Wow!! That's awesome!! I'm glad to hear the little guy is doing well!!

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He's doing great the tail has almost completely healed. The tail has a slight kink in it but thats about it. Wish I would have been able take more pics after it broke off an up to this point. Just havent had much time with a new born in the house.

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