Fin growing back after rot

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Hello, I had a problem with one of my discus fins having a bacterial infection. I fixed that up with daily 90% water changes as well as adding salt to the tank for 8 days. It's all better now and growing back. See pic:

http://i.imgur.com/lUP5H.jpg?1 (http://imgur.com/lUP5H)

As you can see the fin is still damaged but not infected. My question is... should I trim the fin it to help the shape grow back correctly or will that happen by itself?

Thanks!

[lipadj46]

When that much of the fin is gone it may not grow back without trimming. Search the forum there are posts that explain how to do it

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[Eddie]

Also be cautious not to cut the hard rays, those don't grow back.

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Thanks lipadj46 & Eddie,

Eddie - what are the "hard rays" ?

[Eddie]

Thanks lipadj46 & Eddie,

Eddie - what are the "hard rays" ?

The first 9 rays that are very stiff/hard. They lead into the soft rays.

[lipadj46]

Thanks lipadj46 & Eddie,

Eddie - what are the "hard rays" ?

They are part of the dorsal fin closest to the head.

Here is Al's tutorial in trimming the soft fins

http://www.simplydiscus.com/library/biology/anatomy/heckle_haircut.shtml

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Thanks again guys, I'll have a close read from Al's link.

:)

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http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?27044-Heckel-Hair-Cut!!!!&highlight=finrot

- very good read.