Betta Fish Tail Problems

Having a pet betta is a ton of fun but the downside to these colorful fellows is that they are prone to health problems.

Betta fish tail problems. Hi i have 2 male betta fish. Learn how to prevent diagnose and treat common betta fish infections and diseases. If you noticed your betta tail biting then you should find ways to prevent it as soon as possible.

The dorsal top caudal tail and anal bottom fin are the easiest fins to check and identify if fin rot is affecting your betta. My bettas fish tail is kind of splitting on the ends now he has like little strands. See also the best medication for sick betta.

I have been trying to diagnose my betta since august 2017. Thread starter 1 novorapid new member. Start date nov 18 2016.

Ive been able to keep it mainly at the tips but havent managed to fulky get rid of it he has areas that look like a crown tail parts that are just mangled and some weird things sticking out. Trouble swimming and buoyancy problems you may notice your betta unable to move from the substrate in your tank or on the other hand he may only be able to float on the surface of the water. Betta fish fin loss can be caused for a number of different reasons.

It s also called fin melt tail rot and even body rot depending on how far the disease advances before you get it under control. Messages 27 reaction score 0 location utah experience 1 year i am worried about this guy s tail. Betta fish aka siamese fighting fish suffer from a wide range of infections and diseases.

The most common ailment you ll typically see is known as betta fin rot. There are stages of fin rot varying from mild to severe which will show differing symptoms and severity. Betta fin rot symptoms.