Betta tail split!

[Bender81]

My betta's tail is split down the middle! Does this ever happen naturally as they age, or did something that wasn't supposed happen cause this? I'll try to get a picture up asap, but his rear tail is basically split in two down the middle. His fins all seemed normal until this afternoon when I noticed.

 

[PreciousGems]

You betta has probably "blown" its tail from flaring. Mine do it all the time. Melafix should help it heal. Also, keep an eye out for fin rot, the melafix should prevent this from happening should you add it to the water.

Alexa

 

[Bender81]

Makes sense, 'cause I have a black background and he flares at his reflection there all the time when I have the lights on. Should I remove the black background to prevent this from happening again?

 

[PreciousGems]

No need to remove the background. If that's your aquarium in your avatar then he has enough places where he can hide out if he doesn't want to see his reflection.

Alexa

 

[Bender81]

Yup, that's the one. Sometimes he just stares at his reflection w/o flaring, othertimes he'll flare nonstop. When he's not doing that he's usually looking around the surface waiting for me to drop food. Thanks for the help PreciousGems.

 

[Bender81]

Only been 2 days, but his tail is almost 1/2 healed already with no treatment! Still gonna pick up some of that melafix though when I can just in case.

 

[revfred]

Yes, Melafix will do the trick. Just follow the daily recommended dosage. Be patient as the healing does not take place overnight. Use the dosage for "wounds".

 

[germanshepherds]

yeah you can use meilfix
stress coat is also useful to have in tank!hope he gets better soon