Tips of scales are turning black

[ICEAL]

My Cambodian's scales are turning black. it started like a dot in tips of scales in the belly then the whole body now has it and it's spreading in each scale. it's like 1/5 of each scale is covered.

[FishyFishy89]

Are you able to take photos? Can you describe how he is acting lately?

[spazoid]

im having a problem with my ct i just bought a few days ago. he is turning black too :0( good luck to your lil guy!

pics here - http://www.bettafish.com/showthread.php?t=94126

[sydneyjewels]

Hmm... my initial thought was fin rot.

[ICEAL]

i tried to take pic but it can't be seen. i only have an old digi cam.

[FishyFishy89]

Originally Posted by sydneyjewels

Hmm... my initial thought was fin rot.

I'm pretty sure fin rot only affects....well, the fins. Not the body.

[sydneyjewels]

Originally Posted by FishyFishy89

I'm pretty sure fin rot only affects....well, the fins. Not the body.

Wow... I should really make sure I read the whole post... I feel dumb...

[FishyFishy89]

Originally Posted by sydneyjewels

Wow... I should really make sure I read the whole post... I feel dumb...

we all make mistakes
nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed of.

[ICEAL]

this is the clearest shot i can take. but you can see the blacking of scales.

[LolaQuigs]

Sometimes dropsy can make it look like the scale tips are turning black. If you look at her from above, do the scales stick out like a pinecone, or do they lay flat?

It's hard to tell from the picture, but a lot of grizzle colored bettas have these kinds of markings. How long have you had her?

Also, it might be helpful for you to give us more details on tank size, temp, water change schecule, what water additives you use, what you feed her, and how much you feed her.