My male betta, Junior is the sole occupant of a 5gallon tank. We got him a week ago. I haven't done any water changes yet.
He eats well, is active,keeps flaring at his own shadows and builds bubble nests.3-4 days after I got him, I noticed a split in his tail fin. I couldn't figure out why it happened. I asked a question here regarding the same, and someone told me it could be fin rot and someone else told me it could just be an injury cos it was too early for fin rot as the water was only 3-4days old and he had been perfectly fine the previous night (considering it occurs due to dirty water)This morning I noticed more splits and I can't understand the reason. Could it be an injury? Or something else? Are their fins really so delicate so as to tear when in contact with rough/bumpy/harsh surfaces like an ornamental aquarium cave? If it is an injury, will it heal on its own? What can I do to help him?Also, he is very aggressive and keeps flaring inspite of his tail.
2007-03-14
21:05:24
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