An Old Man's Fins?!

[Tongue_Flicker]

Just wondering, is it normal for betta fin tips to kinda fray/comb-like/tassely if they grow too long plus my betta is really ancient like 3 years and 2 months old.

Or am i doing something wrong coz i'm too complacent with his care now?

Thanks!

 

[Ninjouzata]

I -think- most bettas fins stop growing at some point except for veiltails? What kind do you have? I'm not sure if it's normal as I've only had my betta a year. Can you post a picture?

 

[Mamashack]

Is there anything in the tank that could be causing the damage? Any sign of inflamed skin? Could he be rubbing up against something that could be tearing his fins?

 

[Tongue_Flicker]

@mariah: oh, i'm so stupid. I didn't knew that all the so-called "normal" bettas sold here are generally veiltails. @___@

Not my pic but this is like an identical twin for my betta. Only fatter

Now i know lol.

 

[Ninjouzata]

You're not stupid Hope his tail is fine. I would check to make sure he's not being hurt by anything in the tank though like Mamashack said.

 

[Tongue_Flicker]

His tank is bare save for some big pebbles on the bottom. Haha after all this time. Hays hahaha