Rescue betta, fin fell off

[SQUIRT1216]

So I rescued this little guy with the intention of giving it to my sister once it healed (since i can no longer house another one). Part of his caudal fin actually fell off into the cup that i bought it. I dont know what could have caused this since i could saw the part that fell off in the cup. He's a beautiful feathertail (unfortunately) salamander (I think). I got him from petsmart

He also has a minor case of velvet. How long do you think his fin will grow back?

[callistra]

I'm not sure he has velvet. I think his belly is gray from stress and he may have some normal gold coloring on his face. Can you show a photo that shows what you are calling velvet?

Ammonia burns or bad fin rot caused that

What size tank is he in? Conditioner? Temp? Are you treating with anything?

[SQUIRT1216]

Hi,

I bought him a 2.5 gallons. Not much, I know but thats all my room could afford at the moment. My heater that I ordered online will be here monday. But my room is currently at 80* (i will suffer in this heat for them haha).

Prime conditioner. Not treating with anything yet.

He was spasming around the tank so I shined some flashlight on it. Not visible otherwise, cant seem to get a good pic either.

[Tikibirds]

It depends but usually they grow back pretty quick. If you have stress coat, use 2X the regular dosage amount to help promote the growth (directions on the bottle).

[SQUIRT1216]

It was indeed velvet. I tried to cure it by salt and clean water for the past 3 days (1tsp every gallon) but the little guy didnt make it. He passed away this morning and all the goldust became much more apparent than it did when i first bought him. First betta that died on me that is not because of old age since junior year in HS, now I am a sophomore in college :(

[Laki]

I'm sorry to hear about the little fella. :( May he rest in peace under the Bridge.

[SQUIRT1216]

So for his tank, can i just soak it in hot water and a lot a lot of aquarium salt + fungus medicine? Would that kill the bacteria?

[Laki]

You could clean it with 1 part bleach/5 parts water. And rinse until all residue is gone.

[SQUIRT1216]

i dont have bleach in the house right now.

[Laki]

Let it air dry for a few days and before you use it again clean it with a bit of bleach.