Beta Health Concerns

[joji123]

I’ve had my beta for about 6 months now and his activity levels have declined significantly in the past two months. I got him when he was tiny and he grew rapidly and had long flowy fins. Now it looks like he shrunk in size but that’s rlly because his fins aren’t in good condition. Not sure why though, I test my water regularly and everything is fine. I have another beta that lives in a tank that my sick on used to live in and is thriving. he is very healthy and active. Could fin rot be making him sick? He sleeps all day he eats fine tho but he isn’t as energetic as he used to be. I definitely feel like something is wrong as his condition hasn’t changed. Should I try almond leaves? I’ve attached a photo of what he looks like now. You can see his fins don’t look amazing.

 

[Idkitsathrowaway]

ya definetly fin rot. dosnt look too bad thankfully, plus you say hes shrunk alot? how big were his fins? his skales are VERY pretty! when hes good again enter him in a photo contest!

 

[joji123]

Thank you for your response! They were more billowy and the fins had smoother edges. How should I combat fine rot? I’ve heard of Indian Almond Leaves. I just boiled one and put it in my tank. Is that a good start?

 

[Idkitsathrowaway]

its a start, but you should try medicine. double or triple your squrdual of water changes, its not that bad, so make sure he has a good diet, so his immune system can control it.