Horned angelfish

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Himekp

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Hello, I purchased an angelfish that appears to have a horn about a month ago. I did puchase it from a Meijer, but a friend of mine actually manages the fish area for that specific store and does a really good job with it. I had them keep the angel for a couple weeks to make sure he/she was eating and all was well as well as I did a thorough QT. The angel does great and is growing well, but I was wondering if anyone thinks this might be a problem in the future? Also, any opinions of how this might have happened? My friend thinks it might be a bite from when the angel was little, maybe hopped into another tank or bad parents? Genetic defect?
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Yes, the fish is deformed. Probably should have been culled when it was still a fry. If it seems otherwise healthy and is doing fine, then I wouldn't worry about.
 
that's one of those keepers. it looks amazing!

have you thought about breeding it in case it's a genetic pop up?
 
interesting! genetic deformity or juvenile injury. either way, as long as it isn't affecting the quality of life for the fish, i say enjoy your unique rhino fish.
 
Either way, it has a horn! Glabe, never thought about breeding him, I might raise a clutch to see what I get now, but that's in the future.
 
actually you shouldn't breed this fishs. I have one that is missing ventral fins and has a missing upper lip he eats well and has been active for 4 years but he'll never breed.
this one either has a genetic deformity or was injured very young.
I would not encourage breeding if it is a deformity
 
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