We have had them for just a couple of months or so and ive noticed lately a few of them have chewed tails( if thats the right term lol) the silver dollar's is gone completely.I dont know which one is the culprit ,could it be the algae eater? Is this typical behaviour for fish and will it do them any harm? Will they grow back? Is there a specific type of fish that does this as we have a few different kinds. Sorry for all the questions lol Thanks...
2007-11-14 02:10:05 · 11 answers · asked by KEEP 'ER LIT 4 in Pets ➔ Fish
Im not very good with their names but ill try,sharks,guppies,angel fish,tetras,gouramis,mollys, a red eye something and a penquin something,a bit vague sorry
2007-11-14 02:24:35 · update #1
It sounds like fin rot i think,going by your descriptions,i'll see the man in the fish shop for drops...Thanks to everyone you've been great help
2007-11-14 05:03:47 · update #2
As Eve said, it could be finrot. Look closely at the fins where the tissue is missing and try to see if you can tell whether or not it is missing in chunks or gradually eroding away.
Chunks missing is the result of being bitten. Erosion is finrot and can be medicated. The tissue will recover and grow back if you cure the cause.
Some of the gouramis can be quite agressive, but they would go after the angels first [easier targets than the silver dollar].
Depending on which of the other fish have missing tails, you should be able to narrow down the agressive fish. Try watching the tank from a distance to see which fish are the agressors.....then take them back to the store.
If the "algae eater" is a Chinese algae eater, he could be the culprit, they are not good community fish. If it is a pleco, then he is not the problem, plecos do not bother other fish.
2007-11-14 09:13:02 · answer #1 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably the Angel, they are known for it. Guppies will do this too.
Doubt very much if it's the algae eater.
If it's fish the tails will most likely have splits and tears and maybe the odd piece missing.
If it's fin rot the missing bits will have a milky look to the edges. This is treatable, go to your local pet (fish) shop and ask them for some "medicine".
Depending on how quickly you catch the fin rot you can stop it and save your fish. Ideally you need to move the effected fish to a separate "hospital" tank, but if you don't have one then just treat your tank as instructed, it wont harm any of your fish.
Fish do grow their tails back whether they've been nipped or suffered from fin rot (if the latter goes to far they will die). The person who said they wont is talking rubbish.
2007-11-14 03:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by Claw 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it sounds like it could be fin rot, the fish get it if they are stressed from bullying of if the water is wrong, get the water tested to see if it is ok, and if it is then the aquatic centre may be able to help with other ideas. Some fish are natural nippers and will nip tails of fish with longer tails so you need to ask the shop where you buy them if they are compatible. I had a molly that didnt like the angel fish andTetras can be nippy. It wont be the alge eater
2007-11-14 02:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by brien123 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Angelfish and gouramis have been known to fin-nip. Unfortunately the missing bits wont grow back. If you have one fish much bigger than the others thats the most likely nipper! You dont say how big the tank is - overcrowding could be a problem. The link below gives some excellent advice. If you notice one bully it would be best to separate it from the rest. The petshop you bought it from might take it back for you. Good luck!
2007-11-14 02:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by hiddenmyname 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hi, right first do not mix angel fish with gouramis and community fish. Your angel fish are the coulprits and once they have killed them the algae eater will eat the meat that is left so seek more advice on www.google.com and just keep guppies moolys etc in there.
All the best!
2007-11-14 05:21:48 · answer #5 · answered by jords-will-solve-it 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Angel fish can get quite agressive towards other fish as they are territorial. Also it could be finrot, which can happen when water quality is poor or if they have been nibbled on, algea eaters can get agressive when they get to be bigger, and tend to not eat algea anymore after a certian size. If you do a 25% water change and treat with aquarium salt your fishes fins will most likely grow back in a couple weeks.
2007-11-14 03:10:12 · answer #6 · answered by Kristin H 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It could be finrot, but it could also be aggression towards each other
It sounds like you have a very mixed group, and some of them might not get along very well
It would be good to see some pics of your fish, to identify where the real problem is, instead of treating with meds you might not need
Hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-11-14 07:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but it is unlikely that their tails will grow back when it happened to us it was caused by a bacteria in the water your local fish store should have something to stop any further damage.
2007-11-14 02:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by queenie 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have a large (longer than 10 inches) plecostamus and he has been known to eat other fish. You would need to list the kinds of fish you have to know for sure.
2007-11-14 02:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by LonHolder 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happened to my guppies. I think it was the Zebra Danio's mistaking their tails for food. All four of my guppies died shortly after I got them :(
2007-11-14 03:30:12 · answer #10 · answered by Gracie 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋