fins & tails

wingedjumper517 · 03-28-2005, 05:44 PM

My goldfish always seem to have torn, jagged, or split fins and tails. Any idea as to what's causing this? Also, what can I give them to get their fins and tails to regrow beautifully and to strengthen them?

Damon · 03-28-2005, 06:23 PM

Could be many things.
Poor water condition: Goldfish need 30 gallons and exceptional filtration. They are poop machines and rapidly deteriorate water conditions.
Fake plants/Decorations: Could be ripping his tail on any of these things
Biting: Some fish do do it.

**fish_doc** · 03-28-2005, 08:52 PM

My first thought is high ammonia. Like simpte said water condition. Keep up on water changes and make sure they get a good balanced diet. The fins will come back full and beautiful.

03-28-2005, 05:44 PM	#1
wingedjumper517 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 70	fins & tails My goldfish always seem to have torn, jagged, or split fins and tails. Any idea as to what's causing this? Also, what can I give them to get their fins and tails to regrow beautifully and to strengthen them?

03-28-2005, 06:23 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	Re: fins & tails Could be many things. Poor water condition: Goldfish need 30 gallons and exceptional filtration. They are poop machines and rapidly deteriorate water conditions. Fake plants/Decorations: Could be ripping his tail on any of these things Biting: Some fish do do it. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

03-28-2005, 08:52 PM	#3
fish_doc Advisor to Neptune (Mod) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 40 Posts: 3,878 Blog Entries: 13	Re: fins & tails My first thought is high ammonia. Like simpte said water condition. Keep up on water changes and make sure they get a good balanced diet. The fins will come back full and beautiful. __________________ Dave (fish_doc) A World of fish

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Question on Clamped fins	Aceman8z	Bettas	17	03-05-2006 08:44 AM
Yellow fins??	Fraser	Cichlids	7	01-29-2006 02:46 PM
black edging on tails and fins	wingedjumper517	Goldfish, Koi, and Ponds	7	05-04-2005 09:24 PM
frayed fins - please help	platy3	Bettas	3	02-26-2005 10:33 AM
do fish grow their fins back?	Conodor	General Freshwater	6	02-04-2005 11:40 AM

Members currently in the Chat:0
	Users In Chat Room: There are several users in chat now! Don't Be Shy - click here and come on in!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)