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Betta fin rot is never "too advanced". There are three things that you will use to treat all fin rot, no matter the severity: clean clean water, warmth, and proper food. If the tank is unfiltered, change the water daily or at the LEAST every other day. This keeps more bacteria out of the wound and lets new fin tissue regrow. New fin tissue will be whitish or clearish and very thin and wispy at first.
Secondly, warmth. Bettas are a tropical fish and cool water lowers their immune system. If his water is not at least 72* F, he is too cold. Ideally he should be around 78* F. You must either move his tank to a warm part of the house or get him a heater. Your local pet store should have a small heater for bettas. If you don't know what temp his water is, you need to get him a thermometer too.
Thirdly, proper diet. Ensure the food you're giving him is formulated for bettas. They need more protein than basic "fish flakes" will provide since those are formulated for plant eaters, and the betta is a little carnivore. He will need that protein to regrow his fins.
You may wish to add some aquarium salt too, to aid healing.
If the rot is very advanced (ie, less than a half-inch of tissue left) then you may need to go to your local fish store and buy an antibiotic for fish. This is in addition to the steps listed above.
If you do not treat promptly, this can spread to the betta's body (and is now properly called body rot). At this point, his body will begin to be eaten away by the bacteria and it is probably "too late" to save him yourself. This is why it's important to always keep a betta's tank super clean to begin with to prevent this from ever happening.
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My betta is floating on top and bottom too He doesn't seem very happy and doesn't look healthy I am worried-Help?
Is he just floating or like on his side?? if his tail is starting to deteriorate then its probably fin rot
Can plants rot in Antarctica?
The natural environment of Antarctica is too dry and too cold to promote rot.
What do you do about tail rot?
Fin rot can be a fatal disease if you do not attempt to cure it before it gets too bad. Unfortunately, I know this from experience, as my own betta died from fin rot. First, you should watch for the symptoms. If your fish's fins are unnaturally ragged and are turning some shade of white, then you can be pretty sure that your fish has fin rot. Once you have identified the sickness itself, you should immediately separate the fish from any other fish and place it in a quarantine tank. In this tank, I would recommend using some aquarium salt and then using antibiotics. There's one called Melaflex or Melafix or something along the lines of that that works quite well. However, remember that prevention is the best cure, so try to provide the best water quality possible for your fish in order for it to avoid the disease altogether. Also, fin rot can be caused by other fish nipping on the infected fish's fins, and once they do, the fin rot will be able to develop. In my case, this was what happened-my angelfish constantly bit the betta's fins off and caused fin rot to develop. Good luck with treating your sick fish, and try to catch the disease before it develops too much!
What happens if your betta fish eats too much?
it will be sick but if it continues then your betta will die.
Can your male betta mate with all your female betta?
If they are not too old and the female is ready, then they will mate.
Betta Fish Bowl - is a spider plant ok to use?
No. Spider plants are terrestrial, and if placed in a fish bowl will rot and pollute the water. They will not live more than a week or so underwater. The best plant for a betta bowl is an anubias; there isn't anything else that will really survive in a bowl, most aquatic plants are too delicate for this sort of treatment. If you want a planted underwater haven, do your betta a favour and get him a proper tank.
What causes fin rot in Betta's?
Parasites or bacterial infection; Fin Rot disease. With Fin Rot, both the fins and the tail can be affected. The bacteria that causes fin rot is commonly present in the aquarium. However, it usually doesn't infect the fish unless they are injured or stressed in some way. Once the fins are torn a bacterial or even a fungal infection can easily invade the injured tail or fins.
You cant tell if the water is to cold for your betta fish how can you tell?
It is too low if it is below 24 or even 26 degrees celsius. A thermometer will let you know if it is in too cold for your betta.
What is betta Nerf stampede or airzone punisher?
the stampede is betta altogether the stampede has twice as much as the punesher. its more reliable too.
What fish can live with a betta in a one gallon bowl?
None. The 1 gallon bowl is already too small for the betta by itself.
What happens to you if you have too much soda?
your teeth might rot.
Why did the potatoes rot?
Poor weather, too much rain.
