Spiked Dorsal Fin

Discussion in 'Diseases' started by el negro, Jul 30, 2012.

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  1. el negro

    el negro Astrea Snail

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    My yellow Tang has a dorsal fin that is not full and has a spiked look to it,any ideas as to what would be the cause for it to have a spiked dorsal fin.He eats like crazy and is very active.
     
    el negro, Jul 30, 2012
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  2. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    something nipping it? what other fish do you have?
     
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  3. el negro

    el negro Astrea Snail

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    The only other fish I have is a fox face.
     
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  4. Reef Breeders

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    How much webbing does it have, almost none? or just a little bit of cartilage? What color is the edge of the fins, and what color is the cartilage (spines)?
     
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  5. el negro

    el negro Astrea Snail

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    It only has the web missing from only about 1/4 of the dorsal fin from front to back and where there is no web,the tip is white and where there is still web I can see a little brown on the tip.
     
    el negro, Jul 31, 2012
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