Bite mark, will it heal?

[Icewing726]

Just got a purple tang for a steal but I did notice something. Near the base of the tail on his upper body theres a less purple area that looks indented. It looks to be a bite mark from another fish that may have taken a little flesh.

Its healed already and is only a slight cosmetic defect, but I was curious if this usually heals or if, like a human scar, its permanent?

 

[mal7887]

Usually as the fish age and grow these usually heal and blend in more and more over time. Though it's hard to tell without seeing a picture.

 

[Icewing726]

[MENTION=240183]mal7887[/MENTION] Heres some photos

 

[mcgyvr]

Yes... fish like anything else living can/will/do heal to like new condition..
I believe they also can develop scars.. Only time will tell... While you are waiting you can practice improving your photography skills

 

[Anemone]

I believe they also can develop scars..

Yes, they can. I have a Hepatus that has a scar along one flank from a live rock scrape.

Kevin

 

[Icewing726]

Photography with a phone and a fish that doesnt want to be photographed is tough.

Also you mean yes it can heal or yes its scars?

 

[Anemone]

Also you mean yes it can heal or yes its scars?

Could go either way.

Kevin

 

[billdogg]

Also you mean yes it can heal or yes its scars?

yes :spin3:

Could go either way.

Kevin

what he said

Just wondering - how did you not see that at the LFS?