Maya Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Help! I’m pretty sure my fish is experiencing fin tear as his fins look really brittle. What should I do? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Oof. Paremeters are what will we need to have here for better advice, first is your tank cycled? Is there anything sharp in the tank? Decor/fake artificial plants? @Maya. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maya Posted May 17 Author Share Posted May 17 Yes my tank is cycled… I have a 5 gallon so I do water changes every week. I have mopani wood that does have some sharper edges, but the woman at the pet store told me it would cause no harm? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBrown918 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Fin tear is usually caused by a bacterial infection due to poor water quality. Looks like fin rot to me. Test your ammonia and nitrite levels and post the results and you'll have to treat it like a bacterial infection to treat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 5/17/2024 at 3:04 PM, Maya said: I have mopani wood that does have some sharper edges, but the woman at the pet store told me it would cause no harm? It usually won't. but i think that's not the issue. 1 agree with @DBrown918 looks very much like fine rot. I'd get some maracyn2 and start him on that right away. from amazon, coop. or a local store. Follow the label very closely 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 5/17/2024 at 3:04 PM, Maya said: Yes my tank is cycled… I have a 5 gallon so I do water changes every week. I have mopani wood that does have some sharper edges, but the woman at the pet store told me it would cause no harm? Then it’s bacterial, the ammonia and nitrite levels is what you will need to test @Maya. Agreed with @DBrown918, @Tony s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricksonAquatics Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Definitely looks like fin rot. @Colu? But the clear parts between the ripped up parts look to be regrowth which is a good sign. I would still probably treat with salt or kanaplex regardless! Colu can offer better advice than me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 5/17/2024 at 5:27 PM, EricksonAquatics said: But the clear parts between the ripped up parts look to be regrowth Yeah, saw that too. but to me it looks like it's thinning tissue. ready to form even bigger rips. the bottom fins of the second photo appear dull grey to brown. Thin enough for light to go through 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 kanaplex will also work. both of those are good broad-spectrum meds. But @Colu would know the right way. but @Maya parameter numbers would be good, and temp. and any other tankmates as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitecloud09 Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 On 5/17/2024 at 6:32 PM, Tony s said: Yeah, saw that too. but to me it looks like it's thinning tissue. ready to form even bigger rips. the bottom fins of the second photo appear dull grey to brown. Thin enough for light to go through Yes, my betta had that regrowth but then it would just get even worse. If it’s red as well, that usually means continued infection. Kanaplex is my suggestion. Colu is a master tho at diseases, he might know more than us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted May 18 Share Posted May 18 Lot of good advice I would test your water parameters just in case something off what temperature the tank I would do two courses of kanaplex back to back that's a broad spectrum antibiotic treatment as most cases of fin rot are caused by gram negative bacteria I would also add some Indian almond leaves as they have antibacterial and antifungal properties you might have to add one leaf per gallon to get a beneficial effect add any extra air stone during treatment@Maya 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaFrami Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 (edited) On 5/17/2024 at 10:59 PM, Maya said: Help! I’m pretty sure my fish is experiencing fin tear as his fins look really brittle. What should I do? To help your fish with fin tears, ensure the water quality is optimal. Consider adding aquarium salt or medications like Melafix for fin regeneration. Observe for any signs of infection and maintain a stress-free environment. Writing my dissertation was less stressful with https://ukwritings.com/dissertation-services ukwritings help. Their dissertation services are thorough and reliable, ensuring that every chapter was well-crafted and cohesive. The support team was also very helpful, addressing all my concerns promptly. I highly recommend UK Writings for anyone working on their dissertation. I appreciate all for the advice, I will keep it in my mind. Edit: it helps me a lot. Edited June 17 by DarlaFrami 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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