Yellow tang split doral fin

[Guest]

My yellow tang's dorsal (top) fin, normally a continuous stream, has two very clean vertical splits or slices in it, going down to a little bit before its body. No other signs of any problem.

Anyone seen this or have any ideas?

Thanks.

 

[reefrunner69]

With good water conditions and nutritional feedings, it should heal up fine with no intervention from you. It is typically a sign of some type of aggression or trauma.

 

[Guest]

Thanks...glad to hear it. I haven't seen any signs of aggression, or any other problems in the tank, though I do realize the tank is crowded (that's another story). Everything's done well, and I do keep up with tests, water changes, etc.

 

[reefdude]

mine gets like that sometimes and it heals in about 2 to 3 weeks

 

[ddcboys]

Yes I agree with reefdude. Mine gets this from time to time and will heal in about 3 weeks.

 

[Guest]

Thanks much...very reasssuring.