Fin rot in betta fish

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stormbrew
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Fin rot in betta fish

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My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?
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Is the fin itself discolored or just the edges, any white fuzz or redness?
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Also, are there any holes in the fin or is it just that one section that's affected?
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Yeah just that section, torn fins is all I see, no discoloration.
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stormbrew wrote: Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?
Is there something in the tank that might be causing damage - even if it's just a tiny bit sharp?
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Nah, I don't think it's a cut, looks like it's been that way for a bit.
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stormbrew wrote: Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?
I'm not ruling out a cut entirely, but in my experience, fin rot usually starts with some sort of injury, even if it's just a tiny nick on the fin.
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stormbrew wrote: Fri May 02, 2025 8:17 pm My betta's top fin is looking kinda rough, got fin rot or what?
Anything slightly sharp in the tank?
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There's this one piece of wood in the tank, that's the only thing that comes to mind.
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Re: Fin rot in betta fish

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I'd advise getting some API fin rot medication, just follow what it says on the bottle.
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