Regrowth Of Physically Damaged Fins?

molver

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Hi,
 
I got 3 lyretail swords two days ago, and  I noticed their fins are fairly damaged (torn). I'm pretty sure it's physical damage, because they're adapting well to my tank, and are fairly active. 
 
I just wanted to know if their fins will grow back, and how I can speed it up.
 
Thanks.
 
They should start growing back fairly quickly, new growth within 3-5 days but that's obviously providing the cause of the fin damage is removed/prevented, and you keep your water and stats in tip top condition with plenty of essential minerals in the water :)
 
Just make sure the fins have no infection white, pink, red edging to fins.
 
Nope nothing appears to be on the fins, just tears. They were like that when I got them, so hopefully they'll start growing back.
 
My older male swordtail does seem to be a little unfriendly towards the new male. I have a total of 4 female swords and two males right now. 
 
I know they fully heal in a weeks' time. Depends on your fish's health condition as well as tankmates if they're very fidgety
 
I'd be surprised if they heal that fast. They're pretty badly torn. Entire bits are missing.
 

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