Do flippers grow back?

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xyang074
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Do flippers grow back?

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Hi all! I was wondering if Opae Ula had the ability to regenerate their flippers. I recently received my Opae Ula and I've had them in a temporary holding tank, and I soon realized that one of them was missing its left uropods (or flippers). I tried getting a good picture, but they sure do swim fast! I have a picture of the poor fella below.
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Re: Do flippers grow back?

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They will probably come back with his next molt. He should do fine without them though
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Re: Do flippers grow back?

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Okay, good to know. I'll hope for the best.
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