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johnsfish1984  Hobbyist Posts: 77 Kudos: 68 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jun-2005   | my oscar has been attacking my plec i have split them up but have noticed a tiny hole in his fin this must be from nipping! will it get worse? should i treat it? what should i treat it with? he is about 3" he is now in a 25gal on his own which is cycled thanks guys |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 |     |
stariel   Fish Master Posts: 1870 Kudos: 107 Votes: 13 Registered: 01-Feb-2001   | It will probably get better all by itself, fins grow back fairly quickly. If you're worried about it you could add some Melafix (which is not medicine per se, but does help with healing.) Also keep an eye on it to make sure he doesn't get finrot. Last edited by stariel at 23-Jun-2005 10:45 |
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Babelfish         Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003   | I fully second stariel. Keep a very close eye on it though as some forms of fin rot can move quite quickly. Melafix will help in the healing process and can be added now (make sure you remove the carbon). Make sure you're really on top of water changes as that will help prevent against infection as well.  good job on stopping the agression, hope you've got a good home for him once he's recovered.^_^[hr width='40%'] The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new."  |
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| johnsfish1984 Hobbyist Posts: 77 Kudos: 68 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jun-2005 | i think he is happy in his new home bit what tank mates should i put with him? hafter he is better? i dont like leaving fish on their own  i want to breed some guppies will they be ok with the plec if i put a breeding trap in. i have never tried breeding b4 but i have done a little research and i think it is now time to give it ago  |
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| Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003 | If you're really planning on keeping him I'd worry first about getting him healed before adding any other waste producers to the tank. Then I'd worry about getting him to a more permanant home...common plecos get very large  .^_^[hr width='40%'] The life, the love, You die to heal. The hope that starts, The broken hearts... I’ve got another confession my friend, I’m no fool. I’m getting tired of starting again, Somewhere new." |
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| johnsfish1984 Hobbyist Posts: 77 Kudos: 68 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jun-2005 | i have a spair 55g that i think will be his "old age"  home when he gets bigger but it isn't up and running yet think i will start to cycle it soon tho he is getting big so quickly i bought him at 1 1/2" about 6-8 weeks ago and after measuring him today (tape measure against the side of the tank job)  he is about 4- 4 1/2"  and he is such a little poop machine!I love him tho bless   |
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