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by reelmaster
Mon Jul 04, 2022 11:24 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: fins damaged, what's the cause?
Replies: 13
Views: 2395

Re: fins damaged, what's the cause?

I've had instances where fish develop fin rot on a single fin, like the tail, and it doesn't affect the others. In my experience, this usually clears up quickly, and I've even seen it regrow overnight in some cases.
by reelmaster
Mon Jul 04, 2022 4:01 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: fins damaged, what's the cause?
Replies: 13
Views: 2395

Re: fins damaged, what's the cause?

I think it was probably just stress from the water change, that's my guess. For the fins though, I'm still thinking it could've been from the petstore, or maybe one of the decorations in his tank. Like I said before, I'd definitely recommend switching to live plants, they're way gentler on betta fins.
by reelmaster
Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: fins damaged, what's the cause?
Replies: 13
Views: 2395

Re: fins damaged, what's the cause?

Could be an ammonia spike, possibly. Don't know for sure, but in a small tank like that, it should cycle pretty quickly.
by reelmaster
Sun Jul 03, 2022 5:12 pm
Forum: Bettas
Topic: fins damaged, what's the cause?
Replies: 13
Views: 2395

Re: fins damaged, what's the cause?

Welcome to the forum. I'm thinking it might be fin rot, would you be able to get a better picture of his fins? If it is fin rot, it's probably from PetSmart - they don't always take the best care of their bettas. Your guy is a beautiful fish, though. The sharp-edged plants in his tank could also be ...