Betta Tail ?

[TorukBetta]

Hello, I own a male Betta fish and everything seems to be fine. But recently, I have noticed these tears in his fins and I was wondering what is the cause. Thanks for any help !

[SinX7]

I just notice this last night also, would like to know what it is. Bump.

[ChoclateBetta]

I am betting the plastic plants did it.

[TorukBetta]

Actually, I have had those plastic plants for quite some time now. And only recently have I recently seen his torn fins.

I had a plastic plant that torn his fins (I removed it as once I found out) and it looked different than his tears today.

[LizzyP]

Does it kinda look like it got stuck in a paper shredder? If so, he's a tail biter. Long finned males usually bite their own tails when they get too heavy. Warm, clean water and high protein food will heal him up real quick :)

[TorukBetta]

I suppose you can say that it looks like it was shredded.

When his fins are not extended, the tips look as if they were clumps.

[ChoclateBetta]

Have you added anything new recently and how many water changes do you do, tank size, and temp.

[TorukBetta]

No, I haven't added anything new recently.

I have a 10 gallon tank, 77 degrees farenheit, and I change the water 2 times a week.

[ChoclateBetta]

Originally Posted by TorukBetta

No, I haven't added anything new recently.

I have a 10 gallon tank, 77 degrees farenheit, and I change the water 2 times a week.

How big are the water changes? Sounds like fin nipping live food helps stimulation tons and I mean tons of hiding spots helps with stimulation.

[TorukBetta]

What is meant by how big the water changes are?