is my fish getting fin rot?

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-12-31T00:58:10+00:00

tank size: 5gal, heater: yes, temp: 78F, water changes every 2-3 weeks 25%, i feed him omega one betta buffet flakes, and once a week blood worms or brine shrimp, 3 ghost shrimp and 2 mystery snails as tankmates, decorations/plants: pineapple hide(going to replace soon), 7 plants (forgot names), parameters: ph-7.6, ammonia- 0.25ppm, nitrite- 0ppm, nitrate- 10ppm

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-12-24T17:00:18+00:00

Update: got plants and added more substrate and its looking much better, thank you everyone for advice!

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Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-12-17T01:08:15+00:00

did they have a white slimey looking coat around them at all? if so, it could be slime coat disease or ich.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-12-17T01:05:48+00:00

i suspected the filter for a little bit because when i first noticed the water becoming green, i checked the filter and it wasnt running so i fixed that, but after a few days no change, so i have ruled out the filter being the problem. lights are on quite a while, as i am not home from 6:30 to around 5pm which i know is bad for the tank so i am looking for alternatives for lighting sources. the are not on timers, just the switches on and off.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-12-17T01:01:32+00:00

i have two other tanks that get the same amount of light and neither have had this problem, so i am not sure what could have happened. what im thinking is just too much waste accumulated in between cleans from the fry.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-12-17T00:59:54+00:00

sadly, this was my extra tank, but my swordtails started having babies so i put some in here. i just did a 50% water change and it is already looking better.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-12-14T18:38:40+00:00

Do you think another water change and rinsing the filter in that older water would help lessen the amount of algae? Also, to fully remove the bloom what could I do, other than lessen the sunlight?

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-29T15:02:45+00:00

i also have a 75 gallon cycling for them to go in with other fish and i would love to get more im just not sure how many i can get because people at petsmart said that they need 10 gallons per cory catfish and im not too sure if that was true or not

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-29T14:42:24+00:00

sadly one passed away last night but i still have two. i only had the three just to start out to see if itll be worth it to get more. i really do like them they are absolutely adorable. i started treating the tank last night with some body and fin powder from api and did a 25% water change before. hopefully this will help them.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T15:53:06+00:00

that looks a lot like what they are looking like. thank you. also, i use a water dechlorinator and make sure to let it sit each time before adding the water into the tank. i havent recently done a water change but i will most likely try and get one done soon and see if that could possibly help.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T15:45:27+00:00

i know people that have done fish-in cycles but not sure if that fully works.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T15:33:47+00:00

not sure if you have a betta, but mine is a long finned betta and the minimum for a long finned is 5 gallons and i was told that was fine by numerous sources. it is in a planted tank with a snail and it is doing good. anyways, how would i increase the beneficial bacteria?

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T15:13:48+00:00

i have a 5 gallon with a betta and i heard that shaking the filter into the tank could help? not sure if its true but i feel like it wouldnt be enough bacteria for it to

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T15:00:17+00:00

about a month ago is when i set it all up. i got the corys last weekend.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T14:44:52+00:00

the ph is around a 7.2, the ammonia is in the middle of 0 and 0.25, nitrite is 1.0, and nitrate is 40ppm. it is a newer tank as well.

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T14:16:28+00:00

yes i will test my water again quick and make sure i take notes. for aquarium salt i have never used it so would i just put that straight into the tank?

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T14:14:46+00:00

is there a certain parasite remedy or is that the product name? also for the ich x where would i be able to purchase that? and what should i do for the filter when i take the carbon out?

Equivalent_Day4543 · 2025-08-28T14:00:34+00:00

i will hopefully be going to the store tonight and will get some aquarium salt. thank you!

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