I have a fairly new half moon beta. I have had him for about two weeks. When I got him his tail/fins were beautiful but now they are starting to split in places. I have had the water checked at the local pet store and they said it was perfect. The tank was established before I got him. I have a few soft artificial plants and a moss ball. I also have a few habitat options for him. It’s a 5 gallon tank. Any advice?
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FishkeeperLinz
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Hi.
There are two things that spring to mind - fin rot, or injury. Could you post a pic? It might help us identify which it is.
I'd recommend getting your own liquid test kit, such as API or NT Labs. One person's (or fish's) perfect is another's nightmare. :
Investing in your own kit is the only way to know for certain what's going on in the tank.
How did you establish the tank?
There are two things that spring to mind - fin rot, or injury. Could you post a pic? It might help us identify which it is.
I'd recommend getting your own liquid test kit, such as API or NT Labs. One person's (or fish's) perfect is another's nightmare. :
Investing in your own kit is the only way to know for certain what's going on in the tank. How did you establish the tank?
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I have had the tank set up for a while. My last beta died before I got this one but we had him for a long time and I’m assuming old age. I cleaned all of the things before I got this one and did a water change and let it run before I put him in. I couldn’t get the best pic of him but here is the best I could get and one of his aquarium.
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Hello and welcome to the forum! 
What are your water parameters? I agree with @FishkeeperLinz, investing in a liquid test kit is the best choice you will ever make in your fish keeping hobby.
Any chance of a picture? Use the “Attach files” button below.
What are your water parameters? I agree with @FishkeeperLinz, investing in a liquid test kit is the best choice you will ever make in your fish keeping hobby.
Any chance of a picture? Use the “Attach files” button below.
I have had the tank set up for a while. My last beta died before I got this one but we had him for a long time and I’m assuming old age. I cleaned all of the things before I got this one and did a water change and let it run before I put him in. I couldn’t get the best pic of him but here is the best I could get and one of his aquarium.
I will try to get a test kit in the next day or so. If fin Rot is there a medicine you would recommend?
Hi.
There are two things that spring to mind - fun rot, or injury. Could you post a pic? It might help us identify which it is.
I'd recommend getting your own liquid test kit, such as API or NT Labs. One person's (or fish's) perfect is another's nightmare. :
How did you establish the tank?
I will try to get a test kit in the next day or so. If fin Rot is there a medicine you would recommend?
For now you need to do daily water changes. (35%-50% each day. Make sure to use a de chlorinator in the water first.)
The API Master Freshwater test kit is the best IMO.
I would definitely check that. I once had a betta that tore his fin on a small sharp edge on the inside of his cave.
Their fins are very delicate, thinner than paper or a tissue.
I doubt it’s actually fin rot. I think he just tore his fin. Check everywhere in his tank for something sharp. If it is on his cave, let me know. I’ll tell you what to do then.
I will see if they have that in stock at my local store. Thanks!
No problem!
I just checked the cave and the log and they both have spots I would consider sharp at least for a beta fin. I can’t believe it didn’t think of that. Are there any replacements that are safe for betas you would recommend. I don’t even know if they need the hiding places?I would definitely check that. I once had a betta that tore his fin on a small sharp edge on the inside of his cave.
Their fins are very delicate, thinner than paper or a tissue.
I doubt it’s actually fin rot. I think he just tore his fin. Check everywhere in his tank for something sharp. If it is on his cave, let me know. I’ll tell you what to do then.
Will you please take the cave out and take a picture of the sharp parts? Also, what is the cave made out of? (Plastic, wood, etc.)
If you can see in the picture there is a spot on the cave that is broken and there is a little sharpness to the rim of the log. I assume they are both some type of plastic. They aren’t wood.
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Oh, ok. You can try to sand that down with a small piece of sand paper if you want to make it smoother. I did this with my cave when I first got it.
Bettas don’t really need caves, but they like them. I personally don’t like caves, but that’s my opinion. Try adding more plants or a nice piece of driftwood. My betta used to hide around his driftwood and rest on his Anacharis.
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