Ripped fins...

[djbrefik]

Probably a dumb question, buuuuut...one of my peacocks has a piece missing from his dorsal fin. I think this is from an altercation with Incognito (mbuna). I ha e 2 mbuna and theyre both gone as soon as my lfs has room for them. Maybe sooner.

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[djbrefik]

Sorry. Will the fin grow back or always be like that?

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[Freakgecko91]

What exactly is the question here? lol

[Brookster123]

The fin should grow back just fine, keep the water clean clean and feed good food!

[djbrefik]

@ Freakgecko91...ha ha ha ha hu. I think my actual question made it up before your post. Thanks Brookster123

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[peacockkeeper]

It will grow back in a week or two it's normal among cichlids as long as it doesn't get too bad he should be fine. There is almost always 1 or 2 of mine who have a little fin nip if it gets bad though get him out if possible to heal up. And I don't doubt it was the mbuna. I removed mine and put them in their own tank because I was sick of them nipping my peacocks.

[djbrefik]

Unfortunately its been that way for several months. Looks like hes stuck with it. Those mbunas wont make it into the 125 that im cycling now. Thankss

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[TheCommunityCichlid]

It will grow back, could take some time depending on a bunch of factors like water quality and diet. He'll be fine

[djbrefik]

Thanks TCC. Hope youre right.

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[squirrilah fish]

Melafix will help the fins grow back faster. Nipped fins happen. It's irritating. I have had several times where as soon as the fin is finished healing it gets nipped again. Maintain good water quality though because damaged fins can lead to fungal/bacterial infections.

[djbrefik]

Thanks. Ill look into Melafix.

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[squirrilah fish]

Originally Posted by djbrefik

Thanks. Ill look into Melafix.

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It says to remove activated carbon, and if you were treating for bacterial disease id say 100% do it. But I have used Melafix with carbon for fins. It still has an effect, just not as good. Up to you.