Barb with tail damage

other barbs in there?
coz they'd be my guess dude



"Bill Stock" wrote in message
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I have a Rosy Barb with a chunk out it's tail just ahead of the fins. The
wound looks fairly round like an Ulcer or something that popped. But it
could also be an attack from another fish(es). The fish is still active and
eating, but I'm still tempted to pull him out. I've lost a few Barbs (4)
over the past few months, one at a time. All looked like they'd been pecked
at. Before or after death I can't say. I'm also missing a Tetra, but they
have been in there for months. I'm wondering if one of my SAEs is a CAE in
Sheep's clothing.

swarvegorilla wrote:
other barbs in there?
coz they'd be my guess dude



"Bill Stock" wrote in message
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I have a Rosy Barb with a chunk out it's tail just ahead of the fins. The
wound looks fairly round like an Ulcer or something that popped. But it
could also be an attack from another fish(es). The fish is still active and
eating, but I'm still tempted to pull him out. I've lost a few Barbs (4)
over the past few months, one at a time. All looked like they'd been pecked
at. Before or after death I can't say. I'm also missing a Tetra, but they
have been in there for months. I'm wondering if one of my SAEs is a CAE in
Sheep's clothing.


I kind of doubt your Siamese Algae Eaters are the culprit, i would
agree with swarvegorilla that it is other barbs.

Here are couple of sites looked up that have pictures and descriptions
o true Siamese Algae Eaters, just in case your fear is correct.
http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/cyprinid.html
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/sae.htm

Carl