Betta Attack

[AnimalFriend]

I needed to move my 5 gallon tank that is home to 1 betta(Sam) and a catfish(Tom). So I put the divider in my 10 gallon tank which held only one betta (Benny). I moved Sam and Tom into the big tank. Somehow Sam got in with Benny and attacked his fins. Of course I moved Sam into a bowl for the rest of the move.

I feel horrible.

But what should I do for Benny if anything? I searched the site and Melafix came up as a suggestion for his fins. But FishDoc talked about finrot as a disease that can be started by an attack. Benny was fine this morning and frayed this afternoon so I know it is not the water, it has to be Sam.

 

[Tanked]

or stress. did you find sam on benny's side? or it may have been coming and just now surfaced. wathch him for a few days. if the fins start deteriorating, then medicate, i not just let them grow back. as far as medication for bettas goes. I alwatys start with Bettamax and if that does not work I will try stronger meds

 

[AnimalFriend]

No Sam somehow got in with Benny. Squeezed between the glass top and divider. It was a definite attack. Poor Benny was beautiful this morning.

 

[impur]

If he is acting, swimming, eating alright, the fins will heal on their own. I would just watch for abnormal behavior and teach him some kungfu

 

[AnimalFriend]

Benny continues to act normal despite missing part of his fin. Sam was angry to be in a time out bowl.

Being a teacher on summer vacation and having just had foot surgery, I'll begin the kungfu lessons immediately. Should be more enjoyable than daytime TV.