Female Krib Cichlids tail is split down the middle and isn't healing back.

[ColemAnthony1]

I bought a female Krib Cichlid about 3 months ago and when I bought her I noticed she had a split in her tail. It's kind of V shaped. I figured it would grow back and heal itself but it's not. Anybody know what's going on? Will it ever grow back?

Sorry the pictures kinda blurry. It was the best I could get. She didn't want to hold still.


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[ColemAnthony1]

Here's a better photo.


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[Bichir Bro]

Hm odd, my initial impression was an intentional cut but it could just be an old accident.
If she doesn't seem bothered by it, gets enough food and just seems happy in general I personally wouldn't pay any mind to it.
It might heal it may not, again doesn't seem like anything to worry about...
*edit* upon further review of the picture I noticed the dorsal fin has some damage too, could be from aggression from another tank mate possibly?

Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[ColemAnthony1]

Yah, she gets scrappy with my fairy Cichlid at times, but she is dominant over pretty much the entire tank. I was just curious as to why it never grew back like I thought it would when I bought her. It's not hurting her at all though.


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[TMRC Exotics]

Look its a lyre tail! Kidding, typically fin damage regrows.

 

[Freakgecko91]

It won't grow back, too far down.

A fairy cichlids, neolamprologus brichardi, is not a good tank mate for a kris fyi


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice

 

[ColemAnthony1]

Well good thing I don't have a kris. just kidding. They don't bother each other unless my Krib swims into the fairy's cave. It's not near bad enough that I would have to separate one from the tank though.


Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice