Help! Blue Boy's tail is torn!

[cluckmecoop7]

So a lot of you know about my betta fish named Blue Boy. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-pet-coming-home-today-betta-fish-thread.1399931/


I recently got him a new tank with a filter. But all of a sudden I noticed that his tail fins are quite torn! Please tell me what to do. I'm not sure if it's from the filter sucking at him or not.

This is the tank: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Cul...MI1ZOl47aq7AIViuGzCh3HkwlrEAYYASABEgJsp_D_BwE

 

[Sh4479]

Might be the reason. Did you test your water? Could be poor water quality. But anyway, Bettas need a slow flow and weak suction. The best I've found for bettas is the whisper that came with my 1.5 gallon. I'm not sure if it is sold separate but its suction is at the bottom, and I've never had an issue with a betta getting sucked in/up with this model. And it keeps the water pretty clean.

 

[orloffer]

So a lot of you know about my betta fish named Blue Boy. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-pet-coming-home-today-betta-fish-thread.1399931/


I recently got him a new tank with a filter. But all of a sudden I noticed that his tail fins are quite torn! Please tell me what to do. I'm not sure if it's from the filter sucking at him or not.

This is the tank: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Cul...MI1ZOl47aq7AIViuGzCh3HkwlrEAYYASABEgJsp_D_BwE

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What type of filter do you have? I have heard that sponge filters work well for bettas. My tank is too small for any filter, so I do not have one and cannot offer personal experience. I hope his fins get better!

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Do you have any plastic decor or anything else that he could snag his fins on?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Looks like possible fun rot to me. What's your water ph and how often do you do a water change? And how much water?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Also did you add bacteria to the tank to jump start the nitrogen cycle?

 

[cluckmecoop7]

I'm sorta new to fish keeping so I don't quite understand all these terms, but anyway...I'll try!

Oh, and thanks for the quick replies!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

Might be the reason. Did you test your water? Could be poor water quality. But anyway, Bettas need a slow flow and weak suction. The best I've found for bettas is the whisper that came with my 1.5 gallon. I'm not sure if it is sold separate but its suction is at the bottom, and I've never had an issue with a betta getting sucked in/up with this model. And it keeps the water pretty clean.

How do I test my water? Thanks!

 

[cluckmecoop7]

What type of filter do you have? I have heard that sponge filters work well for bettas. My tank is too small for any filter, so I do not have one and cannot offer personal experience. I hope his fins get better!

I'm not really sure. That's why I gave the link to the tank. How many gallons is your tank?

 

[DogAndCat36]

So a lot of you know about my betta fish named Blue Boy. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/new-pet-coming-home-today-betta-fish-thread.1399931/


I recently got him a new tank with a filter. But all of a sudden I noticed that his tail fins are quite torn! Please tell me what to do. I'm not sure if it's from the filter sucking at him or not.

This is the tank: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Aqua-Cul...MI1ZOl47aq7AIViuGzCh3HkwlrEAYYASABEgJsp_D_BwE

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That looks like fin rot. Which is caused by bad bacteria.
You might need to buy a water test strip to see if the balance is out of wack.
Also when you put water inside of a fish tank it is best to get non-declorinated water and stability. Stability adds beneficial bacteria. Wait a few days before adding the water

Also just a quick recommendation. It is best to trash the pebbles and plastic plants. Replacing them with sand and natural or fabric plants will be best because pebbles and plastic plants can hurt the fish. Also, do you have a water heater? If not, it is best to get one.

Best wishes.