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I'm thinking the white tips might be from fin regrowth, but can you tell me - are the new fin parts clearish or colored in? I've read that new fin growth stays clear for about a month, so I'm curious.

Thanks for the wake-up call, goldminer. I was running on fumes last night, my allergies were killing me. I actually used water changes and a pinch of salt to treat my first betta's fin rot. Sorry for the confusion, bronzor - hope your little guy's on the mend soon.

Hi bronzor, sorry to hear you're having issues with your fish. It sounds like fin or tail rot to me, judging from what you've described. I'd recommend checking out a local pet store or Walmart for treatment options. They usually have stuff for fin rot that can help clear it up. If you're still ...

manal wrote: ↑Sat May 10, 2025 10:14 am Glad to help! Let us know how it goes. Also, check your light duration. Rotala needs about 8 hours, but too much can cause algae, which competes with the plants.

Yeah, my light's on for 10 hours. Maybe that's why my Rotala's struggling. Gonna dial it back.

Dectiva wrote: ↑Sat May 10, 2025 7:15 am Yo, I just chuck my Rotala trimmings into a bucket with some tank water and they root in like a week. No fancy stuff, just good ol' neglect. Works every time, lol.

That's wild, man. I might try that. My tank's too pristine, maybe it's stressing them out.