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Some of my young koi are
losing their scales. I am already treating them for both bacteria
and parasites. They don't seem to be having any problems with
it but do the scales grow back?
Fish lose scales all the time,
usually due to scrapes and other contact. If the underlying
skin is not broken and the root of the scale is not destroyed
(as it would be with an ulcer) the scale will grow back as
the fish matures.
Try not to overtreat your fish. Overly
aggressive use of antibiotics will encourage the growth of
resistant bacteria and you'll end up with untreatable infections.
Water quality is the key. Filter, filter, filter!
(Answer
courtesy of Bob Passovoy).
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