Betta Tail Gone

[Ruturaj]

Hey guys, I went out of town for 4 days and came back to this, any idea what could have happened.

The tank is 10 gallon with plants and one driftwood (without sharp edges). I also have 6 CPDs in there.

I have marked missing section in another .

 

[fjh]

Aww, poor guy! Luckily tails are easy to regrow.
My guess is the danios got a bit nippy, especially if nobody fed them while you were gone. Hungry = aggression = more fin nipping. Second guess is you got a tail biter (usually happens out of boredom though), but he took a huge chunk out if this is the case.
Either way, the best solution is clean water and good food. I would give him a large leaf or something to rest near the surface on while he heals.
Good luck!

 

[The_fishy]

That looks like aggressive fin melt to me. He may have been injured and then it set in from there.

What style filter intake do you have? Do you know your water parameters?

I’d do frequent water changes and 8-10 minute salt dips (1 tablespoon per gallon) in a separate container. If it is still progressing, you may want to try Kanaplex.

 

[MicG]

The angle of the picture looks tricky, but he definitely has damage, I agree. Did you feed him during your absence?

 

[Ruturaj]

Aww, poor guy! Luckily tails are easy to regrow.
My guess is the danios got a bit nippy, especially if nobody fed them while you were gone. Hungry = aggression = more fin nipping. Second guess is you got a tail biter (usually happens out of boredom though), but he took a huge chunk out if this is the case.
Either way, the best solution is clean water and good food. I would give him a large leaf or something to rest near the surface on while he heals.
Good luck!

Thank you.

I have betta resting leaf (from petco) in the tank and the amazon sword is grown so much that he can rest on it too. I have had him for few months, never but his tail. I did water change after coming back and added some seachem stressguard.

That looks like aggressive fin melt to me. He may have been injured and then it set in from there.

What style filter intake do you have? Do you know your water parameters?

I’d do frequent water changes and 8-10 minute salt dips (1 tablespoon per gallon) in a separate container. If it is still progressing, you may want to try Kanaplex.

Thank you.

Water has been fine for sometime so I haven't checked parameters yet. I would do that and update. I have hang on back filter designed for 10 gallon tank (the tank is kit from petsmart).

My target with water changes would be to keep nitrates low? I would start salt baths. I have few other liquids as well. Will update with list in evening.

The angle of the picture looks tricky, but he definitely has damage, I agree. Did you feed him during your absence?

Thank you.

I will take and add few more pics. No one was there to feed him, so nope.

 

[The_fishy]

Thank you.

Water has been fine for sometime so I haven't checked parameters yet. I would do that and update. I have hang on back filter designed for 10 gallon tank (the tank is kit from petsmart).

I’d maybe consider putting some pantyhose over the intake just to make sure he won’t get his fins sucked in.

 

[MicG]

I have 3 sponge filters and tetra 10I in my 36 bow front.
Mod the 10I with course sponge and floss media (cheapest on amazon), the water is super clear now, and it's fry safe.
Just cut the course sponge and put it in the intake, very simple.
My last Betta enjoyed being sucked on the intake sometimes, he was really old tho.

I’d maybe consider putting some pantyhose over the intake just to make sure he won’t get his fins sucked in.