tail split

I was convinced it was fin rot , so I got api melafix and Pimafix. But it looks like his fins are getting worse and worse. Is it normal for them to get worse before they get better while using medicine? I have him in a 3 gallon tank, I did a water change before I started giving him...

I am on the verge of tears already. I found a blow-out (possibly) tear on my betta's anal fin. I don't get it. A sudden split usually occurs from flaring, but I didn't ever see him flare without me showing him a mirror, so it can't possibly be overflaring and I doubt he spends his entire night...

On saturday I discovered my betta had fin rot. I put him on Love fish anti fungal and bacteria and Im doing daily water changes. His fins seem to be getting much better! They looked less ragged and seem to be growing back quite nicely! I have just discovered his bottom fin has split in half! It...

I have three very spoiled boys with heated tanks, silk plants, and a terra cotta pot for decoration/hiding. The tanks are 2.5, 2.5, and 3 gallons respectively. I'm having problems with biting/tail splits and the only thing I can think that would have caused it is that some of the silk leaves are...

I have had my betta for 4 months now. He is my first betta. For a while his tails have been curled but I have left it alone because he was happily swimming and eating normaly. Lately, his tails have been splitting and his color is not as bright. He is eating a lot, but hasnt pooped, looks...