I went away for 2 days and when I came back I noticed that my beta fish's tail is shorter and less 'flowy' than it was before. It doesn't look like anything is wrong with him because he is as perky and colorful than ever, but I'm concerned why his tail seems shorter. Has anyone been in this situation or have any suggestions on what has happened or if there is anything I should do?
2007-08-27 16:12:39 · 6 answers · asked by shorty951983 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Sometimes this can actually be fin rot. Watch him very closely for a few days, check for anything that looks abnormal. Is there a fuzz-like growth on his tail? Are the edges of his tail black or clumped? Are they ragged? Are they still getting shorter? Sometimes it doesn't show up for a couple of days and the betta will be completely oblivious to it, and act and look normal.
Keep a close eye on him, though. If it is fin rot, you should see signs very soon. Make sure you have kept up with your water changes and that all of your water parameters are where they should be!
Good luck! I hope you figure it out soon!
Sarah
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2007-08-27 16:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems such as you have not been cleansing their water, and tank/bowl often sufficient. Your betta has fin rot that's ninety 9% of the time brought about with the aid of too lots fish waste interior the water. additionally over feed could make his water construct up waste even swifter. additionally collectively as some betta are of course jumpers. they have a tendency to leap extra often whilst water situations are undesirable. Steps to take: 0)clean the tank/bowl asap. do away with him to a cup of bowl/tank water. Wash the gravel thoughly wit warm water. (do not use cleansing soap) Get some water the comparable temp as his modern-day water and positioned him decrease back in. a million)circulate to the fish save and purchase the two melafix, or bettafix, and cope together with his water. 2)examine the fewer than betta communicate links. playstation - Betta do not consume their fins, and would stay for 2-4 years. (truthfully 3-5 yet save betta are ~ a million year old)
2016-10-17 04:22:51 · answer #2 · answered by genthner 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like finrot or also called tail rot, and comes from poor water quality
Your betta's habitat should include at least a 2.5 gallon tank which is heatet at 76-82 degrees, has a filter and a live plant in it
read the following carfully, it also has pics, symptoms and treat ment
http://www.healthybetta.com/articles/Illness%20Diagonsis/finrot.html
hope that helps
good luck
EB
2007-08-27 20:17:56 · answer #3 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes it can be a vitamin deficiency. Was he being fed for these two days? Try removing any sharp gravel or plastic plants also.
2007-08-27 16:22:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's probably okay, just watch him for a few days if he seems unhealthy ask someone in a local pet store.
2007-08-27 16:20:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it could be a bacteria or poor water quality with nitrates/nitrites. clean his water. anytime you see anything difference your first defense should be to change his water.
2007-08-27 16:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋