2006-09-16 12:23:35 · 8 answers · asked by cassie 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes they do. I have had it happen to my betta fish. I was catching in the net to put him in his cup while I changed the water in hiw little aquarium; he darted and I wasn't expecting him to so I didn't move the net and he scraped off several rows of scales on his back. I then carefully removed him and changed his water and carefully replaced him into his bowl. After about 2 weeks (give or take a few days) the scales he had scraped off were back. They are a lighter color and you can see clearly were they are so I guess that fish not only grow back scales but they scar as well. No worries though. I kept my fishes tank clean and he is still happy and healthy with all of his scales.
2006-09-17 12:03:05 · answer #1 · answered by Charis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As long as the water quality is good and the fish are eating a quality food, the scales will grow back. The new scale might be a little smaller or different color, however.
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2006-09-17 03:43:49 · answer #2 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - the scales fall off as the fish grows. New ones replace the old ones.
2006-09-16 12:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by missie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really does depend on the type of fish. In the Rainbow Fish books Rainbow didn't grow back scales.
2006-09-16 12:56:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the fish most will
2006-09-16 12:26:04 · answer #5 · answered by crissyll22 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most likely yes
2006-09-16 13:11:50 · answer #6 · answered by cold, but i'm still here ♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-16 12:27:08 · answer #7 · answered by Bigtima 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know I think my goldfish did.
2006-09-16 12:25:52 · answer #8 · answered by Purrfectly Normal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋