Bumble Bee Gobie fin problems

[my name is mike]

I have noticed that 2 of my BBGs fins are slightly shredded -- i have 5 total in with a juvenile fig 8 (about 1.5")

only one part of the fin damge looks like a puffer bite (perfect circle like he leaves in the Java fern) - the other stuff looks like the fins are just seprated -- could this be damage from normal territorial disputes between BBGs ???

it may be that i never noticed this fin damge, but wanted to know if anyone else has BBGs with this problem.

[Boxermom]

My guess is its a dispute with the puffer.

[Myaj]

Its likely both. BBG's will battle over territory, and unless your tank is quite large, its not suggested to have multiples unless they are a pair. Try adding more caves/rockwork for territories so they can both get away from the F8 easier and also not annoy each other as much.

[my name is mike]

thanks guys --- the tank is pretty packed with decor, but i could provide more caves -- a lot of the hiding places dont let them hide fully i guess ---

the old tank i had them in had broken flower pots that made great caves and they loved them, i didnt love how they looked but i guess ill go back to it --

should i treat the tank with anything to help the fins repair ??? -- ive never used anything like melafix, etc.

[Myaj]

Melafix and clean water will heal their fins right up.

If they don't stop the bickering, you'll have to consider moving some of them.

[my name is mike]

awesome thanks --- do i just follow the directions on the bottle?

[Myaj]

Yes, that would be what you would do silly.

[my name is mike]

just wondering if there were any tricks of the trade -- (dont beleive everything you read and all that jazz)