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Title: Angelfish Fins
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Vudu69 - September 17, 2006 05:49 PM (GMT)
Newbie here - so forgive me if my descriptions are not technically accurate...

I purchased two medium sized angelfish three days ago and when i got home, noticed that the larger of the two was missing most of one of his/her "arm" fins (kinda like Gil from 'Finding Nemo'). Is there anything I should do? He/she seems to be swimming pretty well.

He was the most social fish in the tank at the store, which is probably why I didn't notice. Both of them have pretty nipped up tails. From what I've read, they will regenerate - is this correct? Again - is there anything special I should do?

They are in a 29g tank with 3 leopard danios, 5 serpea tetras, 3 spotted corys, 2 dwarf gouramis, one rainbow shark and a clown loach (who is always hiding, so it's like he's not even there...).

Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!

glaive - September 17, 2006 07:03 PM (GMT)
Good water quality should be enough for them to grow back. You can choose to add melafix as a preventitive or even stress coat, but it should not be necessary.

ShadowElite951 - September 18, 2006 12:00 AM (GMT)
Keep an eye on the Rainbow Shark...they are known for nipping fins and be a little aggressive twords shiney and long finned fish.

Vudu69 - September 18, 2006 12:31 AM (GMT)
Thanks! The Rainbow doesn't seem to have much interest in the Angels as yet. I have seen him swim after the tetras, but they're kinda quick, so they get out of the way. If there is a problem, I do have another tank I can move him to.

The Angels spend a lot of time hanging out by the heater. I don't know if it's because it's a high, warm place or if they're just shy...the tank temp is around 80 degrees, so that should be high enough. Any thoughts?

dtroup - September 18, 2006 10:18 AM (GMT)
They may just still be setteling in, do you know if they are a mated pair? Angels have been known to lay their eggs on uptake tubes.




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