Does my betta have fin rot?
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It doesn't quite look like fins are rotting but the fins will disintegrate fairly quickly if it is. What's your water change schedule like?
When I had first gotten my betta the tips of its fins turned white also. Are you familiar with the nitrogen cycle? The water changes are great. Do you use a water conditioner?
I've been reading up on the nitrogen cycle but this is my first attempt at cycling a tank so I don't think it has cycled, yet. I haven't tested the water since I did a water change yesterday. I was planning on doing that tonight.
I use the Tetra brand bettasafe water conditioner when I do water changes.
I added a few plants yesterday and a stronger light which I left overnight. I also took out the snail he was with. He was flaring initially with the light on because he was seeing his reflection but after a while he calmed down.
I use the Tetra brand bettasafe water conditioner when I do water changes.
I added a few plants yesterday and a stronger light which I left overnight. I also took out the snail he was with. He was flaring initially with the light on because he was seeing his reflection but after a while he calmed down.
I would just keep up with the water changes maybe add a little aquarium salt and keep an eye on it. If big piece if tail start to disappear consider meds. I've read that lots if light can help the bacteria that causes fin rot grow... But I would guess its just because the tank is new. As you get the nitrogen cycle going it should be better. Remember not to change your filter till its falling apart and when you clean it swish it in used tank water or it will kill the good bacteria and start the cycle over again. And read up on foods you can feed to give it a super healthy diet, like frozen foods and occasionally deshelled cooked frozen peas to help ward of constipation and bloat.... Just tips I wish I has know when my betta was brand new to me. He sadly passed away after being I'm care for almost 3 years....
maestromad
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If your doing a fish in cycle it's really important you read the sticky on it.
Make sure your testing the water regularly I personally use an api test kit.
If he does have fin rot make sure you do plenty of water changes and keep the ammonia and nitrate levels down, good luck
Make sure your testing the water regularly I personally use an api test kit.
If he does have fin rot make sure you do plenty of water changes and keep the ammonia and nitrate levels down, good luck
