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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.

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