Something wrong w/ my ATF?

guppy

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Has it been biting stuff in the tank? like rocks,heaters?
 

tigerfangs

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Calm down, this is totally normal. They are the only fish that I am aware of that periodically (monthly to bi-monthly) changes ALL its teeth at the same time. They will all fall out and be replaced within a couple of days. If they are all gone and you can already see white stubs, it means that the new ones are pushing the surface and will be perfect in a day or two. It may not be particularly hungry until this tooth replacement process is near complete. Good to see that you are alert to changes in your fish.
 

guppy

Small Squiggly Thing
Apr 15, 2005
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Very cool and good to know, I got a mental picture of little fishy dentures.
 

DAZZA

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I remember when my ATF's teeth appeared to go missing. As tigerfangs said, they'll grow back. Look after that baby, they are awesome fish!!!
Ta.
 

tigerfangs

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Yes, that is one of the reasons they replace their teeth. Teeth don't grow as the fish does, so they do come in a little bit bigger each time, but it may or may not be noticable.
 
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