goldfish missing scales

[furfinsfeathers]

I just picked up a beautiful white and red common with a long, pretty tail who's missing a few scales. Will these grow back eventually?

 

[reptileguy2727]

Yes, scales generally do grow back.

 

[furfinsfeathers]

Thanks! That's what I thought, and he was so gorgeous I couldn't resist. He seems otherwise very strong and healthy.

 

[Virtuoso2K12]

pics?Thanks.

 

[Flaringshutter]

Keep the water clean to reduce the chance of infection, and they'll grow back in a few weeks.