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Cichlid Fins

23 16:46:58

Question
I know for a fact that my African Cichlids are engaging in fish wars because one of them has a nub for a tail and the side fins are pretty scruffy too.  My question is...Is will the fins grow back?  I'm mostly concerned with the tail fin because it isn't there any more.

Answer
The fin will grow back.  Use a Melafix/Pimafix combination, and it'll be fine.  You really should consider doing something about the tank though.  While the fin will grow back, it serves no purpose but just to get eaten off again.  Some more information on your tank parameters, size and whatnot, and I could make some suggestions