Will a Blenny's Cirri Grow Back?

[DeepBrew]

We noticed our Starry Blenny is missing the cirri over his right eye yesterday:


Does anyone know if that will grow back eventually? We've had some issues with a Tomini Tang that has recently become aggressive as discussed here. The tang is still being quite the jerk and may need a new home.

Thanks!

 

[eatbreakfast]

Not sure specifically about the cirri, but for the most part soft tissue grows back.

 

[DeepBrew]

Thanks!

I was kind of thinking it will but I wonder if anyone has experienced it before.

 

[Delta1389]

My coral beauty makes a habit of picking fight with my clowns and loosing. Her fins end up in ribbons. They usually grow back in about a week or so.

 

[Turkey head]

poor guy! A very pretty fish.

 

[DeepBrew]

poor guy! A very pretty fish.

Thanks!

I caught the tang this evening and moved it to a fishless frag tank for now. I'll trying to find it a new home. The blenny already looks more relaxed.

 

[DeepBrew]

The answer is a definite YES, a blenny's cirri will grow back. It's been close to 4 months since his injury but this is what Skippy looks like today:


Pretty much a full recovery!

 

[Turkey head]

Skippy is handsome both ways but glad it's made a full recovery!

 

[Kyl]

The answer is a definite YES, a blenny's cirri will grow back. It's been close to 4 months since his injury but this is what Skippy looks like today:


Pretty much a full recovery!

They look so goofy, always brings a smile. Good to see yours recovering!

 

[Chasmodes]

The answer is a definite YES, a blenny's cirri will grow back.

That's really cool!

 

[nautical_nathaniel]

The answer is a definite YES, a blenny's cirri will grow back. It's been close to 4 months since his injury but this is what Skippy looks like today:


Pretty much a full recovery!

Good for Skippy!