lion antenna
- Thread starter spankr
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fishymissy
Member
How far down are they broken? If it goes right to the base of the fins, then it might not. If it's like halfway down or so, then it should regenerate.
tyrfing
Member
The thing to worry about is bacterial infection. Put it on hold and check it every couple of days, the LFS should hold for up to 2 weeks if they want your business. Watch for dusting of the scalles, clouding of the eyes and make sure it eats. A feeder fish will do fine for demo purposes, but eventually you want it to go on frozen, not live food.
Again, the warning signs are: a white dusting on the body, cloudy eyes, loss of appetite and drawback from the rest of the tines. If just one of these symptoms is present-don't buy him. Also, don't try a Florence Nightingale and try to nurse him back to health, just move on. (I know from experience).
Again, the warning signs are: a white dusting on the body, cloudy eyes, loss of appetite and drawback from the rest of the tines. If just one of these symptoms is present-don't buy him. Also, don't try a Florence Nightingale and try to nurse him back to health, just move on. (I know from experience).
spankr
Member
I just went and picked him up at the lfs, good price due to his disfugurment. I have been watching him for a week and he looks good. He has clear eyes and clean scales(no slime).
The antenna are broke about halfway down, and it doesn't look like a new injury. I assume that it must have happened a while ago. I put him in my 75fo tank with my snowflake, and both of them could care less about the other.
I will post pictures as soon as my digital camera is fixed.
Thanks for the help
Chris
The antenna are broke about halfway down, and it doesn't look like a new injury. I assume that it must have happened a while ago. I put him in my 75fo tank with my snowflake, and both of them could care less about the other.
I will post pictures as soon as my digital camera is fixed.
Thanks for the help
Chris
fishymissy
Member
I got your e-mail, but couldn't see the photo. It could be that I am doing something wrong.
BTW, I wouldn't worry about the fin, it should regrow (since you said it is about half-way down), but it may take awhile.
Good luck with your new fish!!
BTW, I wouldn't worry about the fin, it should regrow (since you said it is about half-way down), but it may take awhile.
Good luck with your new fish!!
fishymissy
Member
I got your picture!
From the looks of it, well, it should grow back. Make sure that you soak his food in a saltwater vitamin before feeding, it might help the fin regrow faster!
Good luck with your new fish!!!
From the looks of it, well, it should grow back. Make sure that you soak his food in a saltwater vitamin before feeding, it might help the fin regrow faster!
Good luck with your new fish!!!
