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stormbrew wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?

Get the API fin rot meds, don't wanna risk it killing your betta.

stormbrew wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?

Honestly I don't think so

I'm pretty sure it's fin rot, I mean I've seen it before and this sounds like the same thing.

I'd advise getting some API fin rot medication, just follow what it says on the bottle.

stormbrew wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?

Anything slightly sharp in the tank?

stormbrew wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?

I'm not ruling out a cut entirely, but in my experience, fin rot usually starts with some sort of injury, even if it's just a tiny nick on the fin.

stormbrew wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?

Is there something in the tank that might be causing damage - even if it's just a tiny bit sharp?

Also, are there any holes in the fin or is it just that one section that's affected?

Is the fin itself discolored or just the edges, any white fuzz or redness?

I just brought home a beta fish from the pet store a couple of days ago. Initially, everything seemed fine, but now I'm noticing what could be pinecone scales under his dorsal fin. They're only on one side, though. He's been super active and always eager for food, so I'm not seeing any sickly ...