Betta Fin Rot?

[RyzzleT]

Hey guys I was just wondering if this looks like fin rot. This is a betta in a 5 gal tank. I do a 20% pwc every Sunday and vacuum the gravel. I rarely overfeed, and if i do so mistakenly, I siphon MOST of it out. Parameters are 0 ppm ammonia/nitrite and 5ppm nitrate. He seems fine, normal amount of energy and such.

Notice how the fins look a little staggered, especially the caudal fin? As bad as it is..I can't remember if they've always looked like that in the about 1 month that I've had him. Maybe I'm being paranoid lol. Let me know what you guys think. Better safe than sorry and maybe Ill learn something lol

 

[Delapool]

Can't see much of a concern but just imo.

 

[MissGurnus]

They look fine to me as well

 

[ImACoolguy]

Bettas with long fins will sometimes drag them across things so rocks and plastic plants can tear them. Honestly he looks perfectly fine though. I like his color.


Caleb

 

[RyzzleT]

I guess this was just another case of me worrying too much lol. Thanks guys!

 

[MissGurnus]

It's better to worry than accidentally right off something that could be fatal ?

 

[FishieKeeper429]

If you have gravel, it just tore his fins a bit. Stress coat plus will fix those tears in a week


20g long Baby Shark tank
10g Betta and Ember Tetras

 

[RyzzleT]

Yeah i was thinking that maybe the gravel/current got him. Looks a little worse today so ill check out the stress coat. Any negative affect on the water with it? I dont like putting stuff in unless i absolutely have to you know?

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[ImACoolguy]

Yeah i was thinking that maybe the gravel/current got him. Looks a little worse today so ill check out the stress coat. Any negative affect on the water with it? I dont like putting stuff in unless i absolutely have to you know?

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If just up the water changes to help his fins and switch to sand.


Caleb

 

[FishieKeeper429]

Yeah i was thinking that maybe the gravel/current got him. Looks a little worse today so ill check out the stress coat. Any negative affect on the water with it? I dont like putting stuff in unless i absolutely have to you know?

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He clears the water too. I've had a good experience with it.


46g Red tailed shark tank
10g Betta and Ember Tetras