ArtistGardener
Aquarium Advice Freak
I have a large female glowlight tetra that suddenly started swimming oddly--sideways. She couldn't seem to keep herself upright. I found her later wedged in some java moss. I separated her and put her in a breeder net in the same tank. Upon close examination, I could see that both of her pectoral fins were gone, one down to the nub! I don't know if this happened while stuck in the moss (seems more plausible that she became fodder for tankmates) or if it was the original problem. I have been taking her out of the tank twice daily for a mild salt bath of ten minutes each time. No sign of fungus on the fins, but she definitely can't stay upright and spends her time swimming sideways like a flounder. Any suggestions? Her color is still good and she has fight in her, but can't function like this. She's been in the net for about a week now. Hubby says I should put her out of her misery, but she seems so spunky. Will those fins regrow if down to the nub?