Elephant Ear Betta Fin Rot

Betta fin tissue usually heals easily on its own.

Elephant ear betta fin rot. I used to think it was the filter causing too much movement and it was a struggle to swim against all the time so she was. It is always best to catch any visible fin rot signs or symptoms early because it can quickly progress without attention. The tank seems to have just finished cycling the friend who helped me betta shop didn t know about cycling so i had to learn about it afterwards.

If you are posting to find out what is wrong with your betta please answer the following questions in a reply to this comment as best you can. From those three types and given same tank conditions plakats are the easiest to take care. Please be gentle with me i promise i m trying i m a new betta owner and my elephant ear has notably been quite lethargic however super active when she gets fed.

I recently got a elephant dumbo ear betta. I think my elephant ear has fin rot on her pectoral fins but i m not sure. Moderate filter flow doesn t bother him.

It s important to note that all of these diseases are caused primarily by inadequate tank conditions. In the earliest stages it can be difficult to tell fin rot from an injury to your betta s tail or other fins. He s eating well and swims often.

There are stages of fin rot varying from mild to severe which will show differing symptoms and severity. I ve had my elephant ear betta for about 4 weeks now. Below is a list of common betta fish diseases and their symptoms.

Care treatment of dropsy 2. Care treatment of velvet. If you re keeping your betta in a vase or a fish bowl with no filter you should already be on a weekly water changing schedule.