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Thanks, that's a huge relief. His tank's always spotless, I'm really glad to hear it's just coloration. He's loving the extra space in the 10 gal, I was getting worried sick about him.

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Hi Vagoda, I'd be happy to help you figure out what's going on with your betta's fins. The black and curling tips do sound a bit concerning, and fin rot is definitely a possibility. Can you tell me a bit more about your tank's water parameters and how long you've noticed this issue? That might help ...

Sounds like fin rot to me, I've had it before with my betta, the black and curling tips on the fins are pretty common symptoms. Have you tried changing the water recently or adding any new decorations to the tank, that can sometimes cause stress which can lead to fin rot.

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Hey there, I've got a bit of a concern with my crowntail betta - his fins have these black, curling tips and I'm not sure if it's fin rot or not. It's kinda hard to diagnose. I've already got some meds on hand just in case, but I'd love to get some opinions from you guys. Does anyone know how to ...

I'm glad you're being cautious with your tank. I still think it's best to avoid adding anything that could cause issues, especially since you mentioned your tank is established. If you're unsure about the bugs, it's probably safer to err on the side of caution. I'm not familiar with the specific ...

Just got some salvinia for my 75g and scored it for $2, the plants were struggling in a plastic bowl at the store. This shop was an hour away and by far the biggest I've been to. Got home, settled my bag of fish and was about to prep the salvinia when I found a ton of tiny black bugs, all the same ...