Polkadots
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About two weeks ago I saw my betta's fins get sucked into- or at least, get very close to being sucked into- the filter intake tube. I panicked and immediately turned off the filter. Apollo (the betta) is fine- he came out a little shaken and with a few small tears in his fins. It's not a problem anymore; I went to Petsmart and bought a Fluval Edge Filter Sponge (it works wonders, still isn't clogged!).
Anyway, his fins are still torn, so I was thinking about getting some aquarium salt and putting it into the tank. He lives in a tropical community- would I have to put him in the hospital tank if I put in the aquarium salt? How much aquarium salt should I put in, and for how long? Also, I read somewhere mixing his food with garlic juice could promote healing- what do you think? Or am I overreacting, and should I just let him be? He doesn't seem too bothered by it.
Thanks,
Polkadots
Anyway, his fins are still torn, so I was thinking about getting some aquarium salt and putting it into the tank. He lives in a tropical community- would I have to put him in the hospital tank if I put in the aquarium salt? How much aquarium salt should I put in, and for how long? Also, I read somewhere mixing his food with garlic juice could promote healing- what do you think? Or am I overreacting, and should I just let him be? He doesn't seem too bothered by it.
Thanks,
Polkadots