Tail Rip

My sister wanted me to ask if his fin looks like it was ripped from the filter in take or fin biting and how to treat it. Thanks!

 

Let’s get some eyes on your finbaby. The best medicine for a torn fin is super pristine water betta warm. (79-80 degrees). But hubby doesn’t see the tear. Rtessy Mary765 Goldiemom can y’all check out this betta for me?

 

I spy plastic plants in the background...those could very well be the culprit. Do the pantyhose test and see if they pass.

 

I spy plastic plants in the background...those could very well be the culprit. Do the pantyhose test and see if they pass.

Which fin is torn?

 

I agree, toss the plastic plants. They aren’t good for bettas. Use live or silk plants. Gypsy- I guess it is a split in the tail. I don’t see a tear either. I don’t think it’s tail biting as it isn’t jagged.

 

I don't think it's a bite, more like he keeps catchijng his fins on something. It could be the filter but I suspect since you have plastic plants that they are the culprit.

 

Ok that purple walmart plant I find is the QUEEN of fin ripping. I take my #notspons walmart plants and divide them to betta safe and not betta safe. Those purple ones I found are way to sharp and rough for there long fins. I gave it to my community tank and they haven't ripped their fins yet. ( They all have shorter fins anyway)

 

Thank you every body! My sister and I both had that purple plant. I tossed mine a couple weeks ago and didn’t even think about that causing it. Thanks so much!!

 

it just clued into me that I already told you this on instagram... lol it was midnight then.

 

it just clued into me that I already told you this on instagram... lol it was midnight then.

Lol yea that was Sammy though. This is my sisters fish Squirt.