Red Tail Shark

[Siamese Fighting]

Hello,

I noticed in the last few days that my red tail shark has a white tip on his dorsal fin. I went instantly to my breeder and asked if this was a natural colouring. I was advised that it is a sign of him being a mature fish.

I just wanted to clarify that this is the case, and not something more sinister.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[scooterchick]

Hello,

I noticed in the last few days that my red tail shark has a white tip on his dorsal fin. I went instantly to my breeder and asked if this was a natural colouring. I was advised that it is a sign of him being a mature fish.

I just wanted to clarify that this is the case, and not something more sinister.

Thanks,
Mark

Hmm, never heard that before, my first thought would be the start of fin rot caused by a bacterial infection. Get plenty of water changes done and he should be fine.

 

[Siamese Fighting]

Well I've cleaned the filter system out today and completed a 20% water change. Hopefully that'll help then!

 

[scooterchick]

Well I've cleaned the filter system out today and completed a 20% water change. Hopefully that'll help then!

just out of interest how do you clean your filter?

 

[Genesis]

Hey, don't worry! Mine has had a white tip too, ever since I bought her (3 years ago).
I beleive it's just colouration!

 

[Siamese Fighting]

Oh I just clean the filter stones and sponge. It's amazing how much my fish excrete.

I hope it's nothing to worry about.

 

[Siamese Fighting]

 

[groupiekilla06]

You rinse the filter stones and sponge in dechlorinated water right? If you don't, you're most likely restarting your cycling process every time you clean the fiter media since chlorine kills beneficial bacteria which is vital to keeping your tank stable.

 

[Siamese Fighting]

I always wash my sponge and stones in treated water yes.

 

[Alex1110]

Same here, ever since i got it 18 months ago. I think it looks cool.

 

[chesterscot]

when i had mine it had a white tip on its dorsal as well think its just a sign of maturity

 

[funkyhoney]

It is indeed just it's natural colouring

 

[Siamese Fighting]

He seems to get bigger everyday!

 

[Nim]

I have got 2 with me since 2002 and they both have it. Depending on their colour, the white spot on the dorsal can be pretty prominent and sometimes not be visible at all.



Nim

 

[Siamese Fighting]

Thanks for the information. At least I don't have to worry about him anymore. He is probably my quietest fish.