One of my young 3 1/2" blackbelt viejas had one of it's gill covers almost totally torn off in a fight today - I'd say maybe 10% of it is all that's holding the piece of meat on. I doubt it will stay attached throughout the night.
I've put him into an isolated tank and added melafix and stress coat - is there any other advise anyone can give me? Are there any long-term concerns that I need to be aware of? Will it grow back?
Here's a few photos I just snapped of the injury - trust me, it doesn't reflect how bad it really looks when you see the flap of skin moving about when he breathes!
I've put him into an isolated tank and added melafix and stress coat - is there any other advise anyone can give me? Are there any long-term concerns that I need to be aware of? Will it grow back?
Here's a few photos I just snapped of the injury - trust me, it doesn't reflect how bad it really looks when you see the flap of skin moving about when he breathes!

