Betta Fish Rotting Fins

And it may have been in the water the whole time.

Betta fish rotting fins. Below is a list of common betta fish diseases and their symptoms. All fins on my betta are rotting and it has been happening for months now. It s important to note that all of these diseases are caused primarily by inadequate tank conditions.

The dorsal top caudal tail and anal bottom fin are the easiest fins to check and identify if fin rot is affecting your betta. If your betta is developing fin rot you. Dirty water can lead to a build up of ammonia and burn the betta s fins.

I rescued him from my sister and i actually take care of my fish so will having clean irrigated water make them grow back. There is also a white cyst looking growth that has been there since i got him three to four months ago now and i don t know what it is. Betta fish develop fin rot when kept in water that s not clean enough.

Instead it will appear uneven and cause the rotting to look more ragged. If you notice that other fish are nipping your bettas fins then you should separate them from each other. Care treatment of fin rot 3.

The bacteria that causes this type of fin rot often cause damage when your bettas immune system is weakened. The betta fish fins look rippled or are curling up along the edges. They are picking at their own fins or rubbing their fins and or body along the substrate or aquarium decor.

Care treatment of velvet. This can stress the fish out and lowers its immune system. Symptoms of mild fin rot can include brown or black tips at the edges of the betta s fins jagged fin edges whitish tips or spots if they are infected with a fungal infection.