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Any fish that 'nips'/bites the fins of others is called a 'fin nipper' This often occurs in community tanks particularly when some slow moving fish like Bettas are nipped by swift movers like Tiger Barbs. Even guppies have been known to nip fins. Some experienced aquarists believe this behaviour can often be put down to a poor diet lacking in protein.
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Are pearl gouramis nippers?
Any fish may become a 'fin nipper' The usual cause is a poor diet lacking in protein.
What is the name of the fin behind the dorsal fin?
On a dolphin and most fish the fin behind the dorsal fin is the tail fin. Some fish, such as knife fish, have no dorsal fin or tail fin. Dolphins of course are mammals, not fish.
What are fin nippers?
A "fin nipper" is a fish that bites bits/pieces off other fishes fins. Fish that are "fin nipped" fairly regularly are Bettas and Angelfish because they have long flowing fins. Some species are well known for doing this. " Some members of the Barb family are notorious "fin nippers" as are some of the Danios.
What does the tail fin of a fish acts as a?
The tail fin of a fish (the caudal fin) is a fish's means of propulsion through the water.
What is the top fin on the fish called?
The fin on the top/back of all fish is called the "Dorsal Fin."
What do you call a sketch of a fish's fin?
I call it a sketch of a fish's fin. I am sorry if this does not help, but unless there is a fancy name for it I'm pretty sure its a sketch of a fish's fin. Answer: I call it a sketch of a fish's fin too but on my math hw thing it says u call it a scale drawing. how dumb is that?
Is a fish's dorsal fin on its side?
No, a dorsal fin from a fish is on its back area.
How many fins does a fins have?
Most fish typically have 7 fins in total. - The dorsal fin. Prevents fish from rolling. - Adipose Fin. Makes the fish hydrodynamic. - Caudal Fin (tail). Propels the fish through the water. - Pectoral fin (x2). helps the fish steer and halt. - Pelvic fin. Helps the fish steer and halt. - Anal fin. Keeps the fish from rolling.
What fish has no Adipose Fin in WA?
Most species of fish don't have an adipose fin.
What kind of fish that has a red fin?
There are literally hundreds of species of fish that have a red fin.
What does anal fin of fish do?
what do the dorsal and anal fins do for a fish
What is the name of the guidance fin on a fish?
Dorsal fin
