Pickle lost a fin

[MrNighttime]

Yesterday he had his left fin and was swimming around normally. Today, it was gone and he is very listless.

I just recently cleaned the tank, new filter, keep the water at the right temp, and havent changed any of the conditions ever sinc ewe got him. I am wondering fi I shoudl just prepare for the worst or will he grow it back...I dunno.

Thoughts?

[xShainax]

Originally Posted by MrNighttime

Yesterday he had his left fin and was swimming around normally. Today, it was gone and he is very listless.

I just recently cleaned the tank, new filter, keep the water at the right temp, and havent changed any of the conditions ever sinc ewe got him. I am wondering fi I shoudl just prepare for the worst or will he grow it back...I dunno.

Thoughts?

Are you sure it's not clamped to the side?

[Alcemistnv]

Do you mean his pectoral fin?
If so, I doubt they just "fall off"

Either something completely ripped it off, or you just can't see it clamped to his side, especially if it's transparent.

[MrNighttime]

Nope...its gone. I see a little nub left on the side where he is trying to use it. but no fin. :(

[aokashi]

oO maybe it got caught somewhere D:

[MrNighttime]

ANything I can do for him? My fiance is calling him a cripple and insisting I flush him and get it over with. I am refusing but it is causing a bit of tension in the house.

[Leeniex]

Originally Posted by MrNighttime

ANything I can do for him? My fiance is calling him a cripple and insisting I flush him and get it over with. I am refusing but it is causing a bit of tension in the house.

Grrrrrrr

[Alcemistnv]

don't flush him! D8

You should never flush a fish, and burial should only be when the fish is DEAD.

I don't have any expeerience on this, but they might grow back. Just try to find out what caused the tear and take it out.

If this is the same as a ripped fin, Give your fish a lot of clean water to help heal. I think AQ salt also might help...