On Oct 20, 4:11 pm, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Well, I caught him in the act biting his tail. He tends to make sort
> of sharp turns around the corners of the tank, and this time I saw him
> turn all the way around, spy his tail floating next to him, and he
> nipped it. No wonder his tail and fins seem to be shredding in pieces,
> and the parts he can't reach are fine.
>
> I finished the Fungus Clear and started on Fish Mox, but I don't see
> any regrowth. I guess if he keeps biting it's never going to grow
> back.
>
> I am trying to think of a way to put his tank next to our other betta,
> which is in another 6 gallon Eclipse. Do you think that would be
> something to try? Otherwise I might buy one of those floating betta
> mirrors.
>
> He wasn't doing this when he was in the 29 gallon community tank. I
> wonder if I should try putting him back, although if he does have fin
> rot I don't want to chance spreading it. And at the time he was in the
> bigger tank, I didn't have the three platys I have now and I wonder if
> they might be nippy.
>
> Any ideas on what else to try to get him to stop the biting? Should I
> continue to treat for fin rot?
>
> Thanks--
> yngver
>
I would finish out the treatment if any time is left on the dosage.
Place a mirror next to his tank ASAP.
A simple "purse" mirror, or any small mirror will do. Being you have
him in an Eclipse be careful not to scratch the outside of the tank.
This would be the most simple way vs trying to move your other 6 gal
Eclipse tank.
I'm so glad you were able to figure out the cause.
Just watch for secondary infections (bacterial or fungal) which can
occur *because* of the damage.
The tissue is open and raw...like handing out an invitation for
bacteria to invade.
Being that you've been treating with a med that takes care of both
issues - you most likely were keeping the nasties away.
Bettas heal very fast all on their own too. I would finish the
treatment (if any time is left on it), do a water change, and give
that boy something to do.
Some need more mental stimulation than others. Some even have a
preference on what that is.
With clean, warm water and something to keep his attention he should
start to heal up fine.
You just have to watch for a secondary infection. If you start to see
fin erosion again, or those red swollen ends, start the treatment
again.
Keeping the tank clean will help greatly though.
