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Diamond Tetra

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Question
I woke up one morning and while feeding my fish I realized that one of them was missing most of it's upper jaw. I have two diamond tetra and it seems they should get along. Will it be able to eat? Were they fighting?

Answer
Hi Mark,
 Very likely they were fighting.  As to whether that fish can survive, it is hard to say.  I would give it a chance.  I have seen some fish recover from some pretty incredible wounds.

-- Ron
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