Betta Fish Help!

[blissfulbirds]

I know this might not be the best place to post this, i thought i’d try.

I rescued a betta fish a few weeks ago, and he seemed a bit stressed from the beginning. i have done 25% weekly water changes and he has lots of silk plants, a log hide, indian almond leaves, and the tank has a filter and heater at just above 78 degrees. in the last few days, i noticed the ends of his fins were slightly transparent, which i thought to be fin growth, however the clear parts are gone today and his fins are jagged. is this fin rot? if so, can anyone give any tips on how to help him? He is also more stressed recently and is swimming erratically and glass surfing.

attatched is a photo of him today

 

[chickenlittle21]

https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/api-splendid-betta-bettafix-remedy

 

[Crestcrazy2]

@cluckmecoop7 your a beta freak right? Lol. @blissfulbirds, I'm sorry about your fish and hope everything is ok!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

@cluckmecoop7 your a beta freak right? Lol. @blissfulbirds, I'm sorry about your fish and hope everything is ok!

Hi, um, sort of. I'm still learning a lot! But maybe I can help...

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Well, I don't think I can help. I'm very sorry about your betta. Wishing you the best! Anyone who knows fish crazy people...please tag them!

 

[rayrose]

What do you mean by 25% weekly water changes? When you clean an aquarium, you need to change all of the water and thoroughly clean the filter too.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

What do you mean by 25% weekly water changes? When you clean an aquarium, you need to change all of the water and thoroughly clean the filter too.

Then your washing out all of the good bacteria that the fish has made, and it needs to start all over again. this can kill the fish eventually I think.

 

[cluckmecoop7]

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[Crestcrazy2]

 

[blissfulbirds]

OP, that water does look a little cloudy.

That is a common misconception, the water is pretty discolored because of the Indian almond leaves that release tannins into the water! The brown water mimics his natural environment and is beneficial. Thank you for your concern though!