Hey there, I'm a first time Betta owner and I'm having trouble distinguishing my boy's tail injuries. I did manage to snap a photo of the condition of them however I have no means to upload them to my computer currently, I'll do that ASAP.
After checking the internet I know all my levels are correct, but I got the tank second hand, it's a cylindrical 30ltr ( approx 6 gallons) with a heater and filter, but the decorations I had in there for the first week or so may have damaged his fins (rough gravel and a plastic plant) I've since replaced pretty much the whole tank after being payed and now have round rounded gravel and real plants.
The condition of his tail seems stable (as in the length hasn't changed in the past few days) but it's frayed around the 'spines' I see no indication of fin rot (dark edges) but it may just be difficult to tell because he is a navy blue and red betta. I've ordered some medication for fin rot, just incase (king british finrot and anti-fungal) but it's going to take a few days to get here. I've been doing twice a week 50% water changes since noticing the fin deterioration.
Basicaly I'm just wanting to know if it could be something more simple such as fin tearing or possibly even biting (though I doubt this one, as i said the spines are still intact) He's still acting normal, eating plenty and being generaly active but I'm worried. Is there anything you can suggest doing while I wait for the medication to arrive? or does anyone have any photos showing fin-rot in similar coloured bettas for me to compare to?
Also, does anyone know if it's safe to use King british fish medications with my African Dwarf Frog sharing the tank?
After checking the internet I know all my levels are correct, but I got the tank second hand, it's a cylindrical 30ltr ( approx 6 gallons) with a heater and filter, but the decorations I had in there for the first week or so may have damaged his fins (rough gravel and a plastic plant) I've since replaced pretty much the whole tank after being payed and now have round rounded gravel and real plants.
The condition of his tail seems stable (as in the length hasn't changed in the past few days) but it's frayed around the 'spines' I see no indication of fin rot (dark edges) but it may just be difficult to tell because he is a navy blue and red betta. I've ordered some medication for fin rot, just incase (king british finrot and anti-fungal) but it's going to take a few days to get here. I've been doing twice a week 50% water changes since noticing the fin deterioration.
Basicaly I'm just wanting to know if it could be something more simple such as fin tearing or possibly even biting (though I doubt this one, as i said the spines are still intact) He's still acting normal, eating plenty and being generaly active but I'm worried. Is there anything you can suggest doing while I wait for the medication to arrive? or does anyone have any photos showing fin-rot in similar coloured bettas for me to compare to?
Also, does anyone know if it's safe to use King british fish medications with my African Dwarf Frog sharing the tank?