Will Betta Ventral Fins Grow Back

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Will betta ventral fins grow back. This is an incredibly good sign as it means any fin rot or infection is gone and the fish is on its way to full recovery. Similar to human fingernails betta s fins typically grow a few millimeters a month. However if the fins are torn due to betta fights fin rot etc then adding medication and a bit of aquarium salt will belp the fins grow back.

The transparent part is the new fin which will continue to grow back to the original size. Generally they grow as quick as a fingernail takes to grow. When the fin first starts to regrow you will notice a bit of transparent webbing stemming from the damaged area.

My betta was beaten up and now its missing most of the lower and back fin. Will my betta s fins grow back. Given time it might grow back or it might not.

As long as there is no sign of infection or fin for he will be happy with or without regrowth. Yes your betta fish fins should gradually grow back if adequately treated and the water quality improved. Will a betta grow back a ventral fin.

Joined aug 7 2004 messages 1 604. When the new fin tissues begin to grow they re often clear and very thin hence very delicate and may easily get injured again so continue with the treatment until the fins are fairly grown. The caudal and anal on the otherhand could take over a month to grow back.

If it is a defect from birth there is little hope that it will recover and the fin will grow back. You can tell if the fins are growing back by looking for a transparent membrane at the very edge of the damage. The dorsal and ventral fins grow back extremely quickly.