Will fins grow back?

[virginiadiver69]

I added a sailfin tang tonight and he has gotten a bit of fin damage. It looks like he got nipped at a little bit. There is one small tare and a scrape on his fin. Will this heal itself and grow back?

[woodycb]

Yes it will grow back, it may take longer the more he is stressed out.

[virginiadiver69]

Cool...good to know.
Things have calmed down. I think he's learned his place.
As soon as I put him in (he's about 4") he went right after my 10" naso and 6" foxface! Not really aggressive but just kinda trying to push them around.
I think he was using prison yard logic.

[woodycb]

Sailfins are a little on the aggresive side. With those big fish he should learn who is boss.

[crvz]

My fish have always had their fins grow back, I'd expect it in your case as well. But he seems like a fighter, so he may lose more before they have a chance to grow back out!

[WLachnit]

If it doesn't happen repeatedly, yes. But chronic fin damage would lead to some scarring.