Quick question about a fin...rot?

[ioNightShade]

Hello guys,

I exchanged my two large red-tailed tinfoil barbs for three juveniles. They looked good at the store, no problems. I had the clerk take out one that had a little fin rot, but these three looked fine.

However, once I got them home, I was able to examine them closely. One of them has a very itsy-bitsy (~ 1/3 mm in diameter--if you can imagine such a size) hole in its dorsal fin. At first I thought it was lighting, refraction, whatever. However, that is NOT the case. This "hole" exists under all conditions.

I just do NOT know what to do. Should I watch it? Take it out IMMEDIATELY? Exchange (kinda reluctant to do so, because the store is kinda far away, but I will if I HAVE to...as in SHOULD)?

I examined all of the fins VERY closely on that fish and everything else seems to be in order. Good color, border, etc. Can't see anything else wrong with that fish.

What should I do? Just scared I'm going to see SEVEN dead fish in the morning (yes, I AM paranoid).

Awaiting your reply,

JT

 

[Tempestuousfury]

How long until the exchange offer expires?

My betta had the same problem, but it healed over time. However, if you get bad stock it's best to not take risks and to return the stock ASAP.

 

[ioNightShade]

I have TWO weeks (no questions asked, dead or alive, return policy). Is that ENOUGH time?

JT

P.S. Thanks for the quick reply.

JT

 

[Tempestuousfury]

What's with the caps?

I suppose, if you want to try to get them better. However, people prefer to not have to deal with any problems and to make sure they have the healthiest stock available for when they want to breed their fish.

 

[ioNightShade]

I play an online game called Utopia (very fun game). I'm the monarch of my kingdom and, I swear, people just do not pay attention. I have to STRESS certain words such as "not," "always," times, etc. I've been playing that game for years now, and it's just a bad habit that has carried over.

I think I'll watch him/her for a week or so and see how that "hole" progresses.

Anyone else have any experience/comments/advice ??

Thanks Tempest,

JT