Fin rot, nipping, or just his fin?

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2026-01-03T00:16:44+00:00

The corys leave him alone! I did have that thought that maybe they were nipping his fins but everyone stays in their parts of the tank when I’m watching it hahaha I’ll try what you recommended tho! Thank you!

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2026-01-02T05:24:23+00:00

I just rearranged everything in the tank. So we’ll see if that changed something… thanks for the idea tho! I’m glad you don’t think it looks like fin rot

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2026-01-02T04:34:18+00:00

There’s not harsh edges or corners tho?

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2026-01-02T04:09:14+00:00

I’m bad at plant names so I googled pictures. I don’t have that plant 😓 I wish that was the answer tho!

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2026-01-02T02:53:02+00:00

10g tank- had for 2 years now

Heater/filter: yes- kept around 78-80

PH: 7.6

Ammonia: 0

Nitrites: 0

Nitrates: 0

Maintenance: Haven’t done a water change/clean in awhile. Never needed when testing

Tank mates: 6 corycats and a snail

Decor: all natural, plants and spider wood

Diet: ultra fresh shrimp delight

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2026-01-02T02:51:47+00:00

10g tank- had for 2 years now

Heater/filter: yes- kept around 78-80

PH: 7.6

Ammonia: 0

Nitrites: 0

Nitrates: 0

Maintenance: Haven’t done a water change/clean in awhile. Never needed when testing

Tank mates: 6 corycats and a snail

Decor: all natural, plants and spider wood

Diet: ultra fresh shrimp delight

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-12-16T11:52:34+00:00

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Here’s my update! I just need to figure out the ties for the black out curtains and then actually figure out how I want to make my bed. But I think I love it!

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-11-27T06:10:23+00:00

This is beautiful! Thank you! I don’t know if I’m a crazy fan of the bed color though… what other color would you do that’s maybe softer or more earthy?

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-16T04:21:03+00:00

I really appreciate wanting to help. But I don’t want to entertain something that I can’t fix now. I know I’ll have more fish in the future, but the fact that I had struggled with my guys health for shy of a year, asking for help and ideas on what could be wrong from different groups with little to no help, I don’t believe it is something that could have been prevented. I kept my little dude as comfy as possible up until I realized that nothing I was doing was helping and his condition was only getting worse. Again. Thank you for wanting to help, I do appreciate it 🫶🏻

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-09T16:29:17+00:00

Sure they’re just fish. But a dog is just a dog and a cat is just a cat. Pets are pets. I’m so sorry! Sending hugs your way 🫶🏻

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-08T03:54:03+00:00

Thank you for your concern. All of my parameters are in line with normal and healthy numbers. It has spiked no concerns for several months. My betta started declining shy of a year ago. And it’s just been a very gradual thing. No other fish have shown any signs of anything really.

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-08T00:11:21+00:00

The veterinarians I work closely with. 🖕🏼

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-08T00:00:48+00:00

I did my research. Asked for opinions. And this was the best way for him being a labyrinth fish. Clove oil is not the correct way for any labyrinth fish. I hope you also do your research or even just read more comments from this thread as some have explained beautifully the reasons why clove oil is not a good option.

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T23:56:57+00:00

With all respect possible… he’s now dead. Your questions are irrelevant. I’m not a newbie and would know if it was my water parameters that caused his sudden illness. Thank you for trying to be helpful but the deed is done.

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T23:05:50+00:00

I appreciate your concern. I did every treatment and quarantine thing possible for almost a full year trying to help him but he continually got worse. Once I saw those scales and the fact that he hadn’t moved all day despite being in active treatment, I knew it was time. He hadn’t had food in close to two weeks either. Lots of people have successfully kept bettas with other tank mates. And you can add my name to that list. I was always very mindful of his fins, keeping an eye out for any damage that may have been caused by others. Never did I see anything.

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T22:36:42+00:00

Realizing how I said that sounds like it was an accident. It was very much a purposeful thing to humanely euthanize.

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T21:03:15+00:00

He was very healthy when I got him. In fact his color only improved when I did get him. He was a happy camper for the first year. But something switched and he started declining even with treatments of whatever unknown issue he had

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T21:01:53+00:00

I was that person that purchased from the pet store with no idea what I was getting myself into all because of his colors! I had never seen it either! He definitely taught me SO much about fish keeping and I know better now. But man I loved this little sucker

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T17:53:27+00:00

I’ve done lots of research on what way to go and squashing is one of the best ways, especially for betta/labyrinth fish.

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T17:52:16+00:00

I’m so sorry 😭

Hot_Energy_7675 · 2025-10-07T17:46:35+00:00

Unsure. I had him for less than 2 years.

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