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I followed @coltin's advice - water change, vacuumed the substrate, and cleaned the tank walls. Now I'm waiting for the aquarium salt to arrive. Just noticed a red colour on the end of his tail and I'm getting a bit worried. What could be causing it?

Water parameters look good: ammonia and nitrite are zero, and nitrates are below 20ppm.

It's probably just his natural coloration, I really don't think it's a disease or anything.

aquagone wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2024 7:45 am It's probably just his natural coloration, I really don't think it's a disease or anything.

I'm so relieved, I was really worried it was something serious. I guess I'm just being a paranoid betta momma, thanks for putting my mind at ease.

I'm probably overreacting, huh? Got a bad feeling, though. You think it's just me being a paranoid betta mom @essjay

Hope your little guy's doin' alright

darkfisher wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2024 10:02 am Hope your little guy's doin' alright

Still waiting for feedback from @essjay and @coltin.

Considering his overall coloration, I'm thinking it might just be some new development. It's possible though, that it could be a burn of some sort, but I'm leaning towards it being a color change.

kingrise wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2024 11:27 am Considering his overall coloration, I'm thinking it might just be some new development. It's possible though, that it could be a burn of some sort, but I'm leaning towards it being a color change.

No heater in the tank for now, temps still a bit high after the water change, rules out heater burn. Water parameters look good, no ammonia or nitrite to cause issues, and nitrates are under control at below 20ppm. I think it's just a new coloration burst, like you said.

It might be fin rot, so keep an eye on him for any shredding in his tail over the next few days, but it could also be new coloration, considering his other colors and water parameters seem fine.

FinFan wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2024 1:29 pm It might be fin rot, so keep an eye on him for any shredding in his tail over the next few days, but it could also be new coloration, considering his other colors and water parameters seem fine.

FinFan said:

FinFan said:



It could be new coloration, but it could also be fin rot. Watch him closely for the next few days and watch for any signs of shredding in his tail.

So, I'm keeping an eye on him. What else should I look for?