I have a Tetra Tank and I noticed one staying near the top of the tank. I thought maybe he was sick. I started to change the tank and as I was getting it out I notice his fin was barely hanging on. When I put the net into the other tank for it to swim out of the net, it came right off. Now it tries to swim but it just goes up and down. It came off where the fin starts so it looks normal until you look closer. My tetra's nip at each other alot and I think thats what happened to his fin. I noticed there is one particular tetra always nipping at him. I don't think it was caused by any sickness, but I'm new to the fish world, therefor I'm uncertain. I feel sorry for it, is there anything to help it or will it die?
2006-09-08 14:40:19 · 7 answers · asked by Tammy s 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
isolate it in a "hospital tank" so the other tetra won't nip it further. feed it floating food that it can reach. chances are, if the fin is ripped off(not the tail), it can grow back. just make sure the hospital tank is clean since torn fins are often an invitation to bacteria. if you are still worried, go to the pet shop and look for"aloe vera water conditioner" (aloe heals minor open wounds) or just ask the clerk there. good luck:)!
ps: if the tail grows back, it might not look as attractive( it might grow back unevenly) but the tetra will still be able to swim normally:)
2006-09-08 15:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by i like pizza 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 04:58:28 · answer #2 · answered by bloodsaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah it will probably die.. It's ok though fish aren't very smart. Its all about who is the strongest fish. They pick on the sick or weak ones so they can have the best living environment. Don't worry, buy another one!
PS- they also do this if it is a female and she is having babies or laying eggs. Some fish have live births.
2006-09-08 14:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by sour_apple 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hey its happened just yesterday with my glass tetra the other tetras are biting his tail off, it happened once before and my fish didnt live but he was also swimming funny and looked unhealthy. but my glass tetra seems to be alright. poor fishies! I just put some "stress coat" on him they sell it at petco.
2006-09-08 14:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just like with all injuried creatures you will have to isolate it, so the other fish won't finish him off.
2006-09-08 14:43:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
remove from the tank and hope it recovers and gains back its health
2006-09-08 14:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by crissyll22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes!
2006-09-08 14:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋