Baby Betta Clamped Fins
Improper water conditions improper environment improper tankmates and a host of other possibilities.
Baby betta clamped fins. Last week i bought my first betta. Close up of gill cover in question. It s not uncommon for smaller faster fish to fin nip and harass your betta.
Fin rot is a bacterial infection that slowly begins eating away at your betta s fins. Some diseases like. Before someone gets on my case about buying a baby betta from petco please know that i m an experienced fish owner.
Okay well as has been mentioned elsewhere when considering problems that beset bettas they usually begin and end with water quality. While his fins look beautiful to us but in a tank they can slow him down. If your betta fish has been struck down by some disease which is the underlying cause of those clamped fins it s likely due to poor water quality.
Unfortunately a 1 3 gallon tank is too small for any fish including bettas. Stress coat as the water conditioner will help fin regrowth. Clamped fins are a sure sign of stress.
Some things that worry me clamped fins lethargy slow swimming. Notice photo right below of jasmine as baby to compare her normal raspbery color in that area. He s in a heated 5 gallon tank with lots of toys etc.
And of course one of the most common causes of fin loss in bettas is fin rot. Betta has white dots looks like he was sprinkled with salt all over his body and head even eyes. What could the issue be.