[beechanning]

Hi guys!
I'm new to this site and new to owning a betta fish. I just recently bought a VT betta fish about three days ago and I have a few questions regarding clamped fins.

My betta seems to be bored quite often and he usually swims with fins that aren't always open, however when he flares he flares fine. So my question is, if a betta has clamped fins, is it able to flare? Sorry if this a stupid question! But I just can't get it out of my head haha.

 

[shellieca]

Can you post a pic of your Betta? Then we could say if he was clamped or not. Also, what are his tank conditions; water temp, size, filter, tank mates, water change schedule, how much water is changed, decorations, plants real or silk, etc.?

 

[beechanning]

Here's a photo of him

 

[shellieca]

His fins look a little tattered but not really clamped. If you can give us more information we might be ablt to help you. Please answer what can you below:

Housing
What size is your tank?
What temperature is your tank?
Does your tank have a filter?
Does your tank have an air stone or other type of aeration?
Is your tank heated?
What tank mates does your betta fish live with?

Food
What type of food do you feed your betta fish?
How often do you feed your betta fish?

Maintenance
How often do you perform a water change?
What percentage of the water do you change when you perform a water change?
What type of additives do you add to the water when you perform a water change?

Water Parameters:
Have you tested your water? If so, what are the following parameters?

Ammonia:
Nitrite:
Nitrate:
pH:
Hardness:
Alkalinity:

Symptoms and Treatment
How has your betta fish's appearance changed?
How has your betta fish's behavior changed?
When did you start noticing the symptoms?
Have you started treating your fish? If so, how?
Does your fish have any history of being ill?
How old is your fish (approximately)?