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Short wiskers
Posted: 23 Feb 2006, 20:47
by mitch
I have just noticed that one of my cichlids has bitten the whiskers of my vulture cat. I will be taking the cichlid out of the tank ASAP.
I need to know if the whiskers will heal and grow back, he is swimming a bit funny at the moment. Should I put anything in the tank to help destress him?
Posted: 23 Feb 2006, 20:54
by Silurus
If you maintain your water conditions, the barbels should heal.
Posted: 24 Feb 2006, 13:20
by coelacanth
It's unusual that a Cichlid would target just the barbels, was there significant fin damage also?
Posted: 24 Feb 2006, 13:33
by mitch
No, i have seen him do it now he keeps on nipping his barbels. My lfs will take the cichlid if no collects him.
Will the barbels grow back?
Posted: 24 Feb 2006, 15:51
by MatsP
Yes, I think the barbels will grow back. Even fins will grow back nicely on most cafish, given good clean water and nothing eating them again...
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Mats
Posted: 27 Feb 2006, 04:49
by Waldo
They will not be as long as they were originally.