Betta's gills and fins??

[crazyshazz]

my betta's gills were always a little black since i first bought him a month ago, but recently they were changing. The gills and the area somewhat around it is turning more black and then the fins as well are at the tips too. I was wondering if this is normal seeing i never had such an odd colored betta before. He is a peach orange type color with clear fins and tail and black eyes. Thanks all the help would be appreciated!! thanks!!

[bettaloverforever16]

He might have fin Rot, or if this progressed rapidly over a short peroid of time it might be the dreaed Fur Coat Syndrome. It might also just be an infection.

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