2007-06-27 07:21:15 · 5 answers · asked by john h 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
You may need to remove it from the tank to protect it from the fish that's responsible for the nipping. You'll also want to watch it carefully for a week or so as fungus could invade the wound. A nipped tail won't cause the other fish in the tank to be at additional risk of disease.
MM
2007-06-27 07:28:32 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Adding to what MM said, do you know what caused the "nip"? Sometimes poor water quality can cause fin rot which looks like another fish took a bite out of the tail.
2007-06-27 07:55:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
His injured tail won't harm the other fish, but once they realize that he is injured, they will attack him even more. I would separate him for his own sake and treat him with an antibiotic and stress coat to prevent further damage.
2007-06-27 07:28:54 · answer #3 · answered by KityKity 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no the guppy will be fine and so will the others sometimes guppies even bite at each others tails while breeding
2007-06-27 07:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by Dr.Sam 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It harm the other fish i dont think but i would put it in a hospital tank or a breeder box./net to stop it been bullied anymore i would also treat it with an antibiotic.
2007-06-27 07:24:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋