Betta Being Niped at?

[Greater-Ajax]

So I got a Male veil tail betta, and I put him in with my 3 dainos and 1 kuhli( will be getting more). And I noticed yesterday 2 small holes in his tail, and now there starting to get ripped up. I don't think it would be the other fish, but Not sure, He is my first betta. Could something else be doing that?

 

[Scouser]

So I got a Male veil tail betta, and I put him in with my 3 dainos and 1 kuhli( will be getting more). And I noticed yesterday 2 small holes in his tail, and now there starting to get ripped up. I don't think it would be the other fish, but Not sure, He is my first betta. Could something else be doing that?

Few questions but lets start here

What size tank?

 

[Greater-Ajax]

Its a 10 gallon, 2 fake plants, providing good protection as far as I know.

 

[Scouser]

Ok, do you have a test kit?

If so hat kit do you have and what are the Params?

 

[Greater-Ajax]

The ph is 7.5
and the temp. Is about 76

Don't have any other tests on me, since when I bought the betta,they said it would be fine.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Have the plants got any sharp edges? Bettas tails can get snagged easily.

 

[Scouser]

Have the plants got any sharp edges? Bettas tails can get snagged easily.

+1 on that.

Could also be an affect of high ammo/trites

 

[Greater-Ajax]

Picture of tail I just did:

And I think there is a sharp, plant. I could put a ammo tablet in, but I dont know.

He had non of those when I bought him, I did a major check over before I went and found someone to put him in a bag.

 

[Scouser]

I'd rec a 50% water change, that way you can reduce any possible ammo naturally

 

[Mumma.of.two]

I'd rec a 50% water change, that way you can reduce any possible ammo naturally

+1
You want to bring any possible ammonia down with fresh water not chemicals. I'd suggest buying a master test kit (online about $20) to monitor your tank.

No matter what caused the tear in his tail fresh clean water frequently flushed through the tank will help him heal and not get an infection.

 

[Greater-Ajax]

Okay, Will be on that tomorrow. I did do a 40% right before this started happening. So will be checking levels.

 

[Greater-Ajax]

No matter what caused the tear in his tail fresh clean water frequently flushed through the tank will help him heal and not get an infection.

I do about a 35% every week.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

I do about a 35% every week.

I would double that so 30-50% twice a week until he is healed.

 

[Scouser]

I do about a 35% every week.

While he has the visible damage try upping it to 50%

Cleaner water aids in healing as Mumma said

 

[Greater-Ajax]

okay, will keep his progress updated here

 

[Mumma.of.two]

okay, will keep his progress updated here

Sounds good. Keep us posted!

 

[Scouser]

Good

Hope for good news soon

 

[Greater-Ajax]

Got the mini ( 40$) today... the person have no clue who I was, even though I bought Tetris ( the betta)... here are the levels:

Ammo. 0.6
Nitrate: 5
Nitrite: 0.3
Ph: 7.5


These okay? Will be changing water tomorrow, and testing on Saturday.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Got the mini ( 40$) today... the person have no clue who I was, even though I bought Tetris ( the betta)... here are the levels:

Ammo. 0.6
Nitrate: 5
Nitrite: 0.3
Ph: 7.5

These okay? Will be changing water tomorrow, and testing on Saturday.

What kit was used? I would change the water ASAP. There shouldn't be any ammonia or nitrite in a cycled tank.

 

[Greater-Ajax]

Nutrafin Mini Master Test Kit.