Donatron
Aquarium Advice Newbie
I just put in my betta into a 10 gallon tank last night. After a month of try to fishless water cycle it, I got impatient and just bought some Bio-Spira. I did a complete water change of the tank last night, added Bio-Safe (conditioner) and the Bio-Spira, then put my fish in.
I then left for the night and came back home about an hour ago and I saw a large portion of my fish's fin gone. I was thinking maybe fin rot, but the water is clean and the ends of the fin don't look to be any darker. I was thinking maybe it got torn off by the sponge filter, but the filter is so tiny and put on the weakest setting (the betta is capable of swimming against the current).
I'm at work right now, but when I get back, I think that I'm gonna put him back in his .5 gallon until i figure out what's wrong.
Anybody know what might be the problem? I took some pictures, but the quality isnt that great. Its hard taking pictures of fish.. It's the top end of the tail that is missing.
edit: If it is fin rot, I plan on getting Bettamax to treat. But on the directions of Bio Spira, it says to remove all medication when introducing the bacteria into the aquarium. Will I be able to add medication so soon after adding the Bio Spira?
I then left for the night and came back home about an hour ago and I saw a large portion of my fish's fin gone. I was thinking maybe fin rot, but the water is clean and the ends of the fin don't look to be any darker. I was thinking maybe it got torn off by the sponge filter, but the filter is so tiny and put on the weakest setting (the betta is capable of swimming against the current).
I'm at work right now, but when I get back, I think that I'm gonna put him back in his .5 gallon until i figure out what's wrong.
Anybody know what might be the problem? I took some pictures, but the quality isnt that great. Its hard taking pictures of fish.. It's the top end of the tail that is missing.
edit: If it is fin rot, I plan on getting Bettamax to treat. But on the directions of Bio Spira, it says to remove all medication when introducing the bacteria into the aquarium. Will I be able to add medication so soon after adding the Bio Spira?