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	sunset platy bullied into trauma
Teri Small Fry Posts: 10 Kudos: 9 Votes: 43 Registered: 31-Jul-2011	Okay, so I don't know for sure (but given my tank full of suspects) I think one of my sailfin molly's attacked my platy and ate the top fin off his poor little body! It is completely gone (along with sporting a bloody back). Of course, I've moved my injured fish to an isolation tank. Any suggestions? He is lopsided in the tank since he can't get his balance. Will it grow back?
Posted 18-Oct-2011 04:19
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Is the isolation tank a separate tank? or is it one of those floating fry net type deals? In either case keep the water as perfect as possible, open wounds are just an invite to infection. Pick up some melafix (or order online, big als.com has pretty good shipping and prices). You may want to think of a permanent separation for the two species. ^_^
Posted 19-Oct-2011 03:08
Teri Small Fry Posts: 10 Kudos: 9 Votes: 43 Registered: 31-Jul-2011	seperate tank. still holding in there but obviously can't swim around. looks like he ate some food. not holding my breath for a successful outcome on this one.
Posted 19-Oct-2011 04:41
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Eating is always a good sign. If a fish isn't eating it's not going to get better. Keep a close eye on him at feeding time. The melafix can help make sure nothing infects the open wound. ^_^
Posted 20-Oct-2011 01:26


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