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Spaced emu  Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 45 Votes: 5 Registered: 01-Sep-2005   | My Siamese fighter's fins have frayed. I am sure it is not from fin nippers as it is kept alone and the water is good but I am worried what can I do? |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 |      |
LMuha  Mega Fish Posts: 908 Kudos: 1144 Votes: 183 Registered: 17-Mar-2003   | How old is it? And are they just frayed, or do they have white edges? Any other signs of a problem? (Is the fish eating?) |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 |  |
| Spaced emu Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 45 Votes: 5 Registered: 01-Sep-2005 | I have had it for around 3 months and no I can not see a white edge It seems ok otherwise |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 | |
Sponge_Bob Banned Posts: 171 Kudos: 176 Votes: 11 Registered: 16-Dec-2005  | Make sure your water quality is good e.g. 0 ammo, 0 nitrites. If no sign of white stuff, I would just let it go and see. If you see the situation degrading, then maybe use some Melafix in your water. That might help. Report back here if you see any change for the worse. Good luck ! Sponge  |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 | |
| LMuha Mega Fish Posts: 908 Kudos: 1144 Votes: 183 Registered: 17-Mar-2003 | I second Sponge Bob. Just keep an eye on things. FYI, I know a bunch of fish vets, and what most of them will tell you to do when you can't identify a problem is to do a 30 percent water change and add a teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon of water. Also, check your nitrates -- high levels can cause frayed fins. (Some fish veterinarians say you should keep nitrates under 25 ppm if possible, and most agree they should never be allowed to climb above 50 ppm and stay there. Good luck, and keep us posted on any changes. |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 | |
| Spaced emu Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 45 Votes: 5 Registered: 01-Sep-2005 | I did what you said and the fish seams OK eating normally and swimming around as usual. How long will it take for the fins to heal back to there original splendor? |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 | |
| Spaced emu Hobbyist Posts: 65 Kudos: 45 Votes: 5 Registered: 01-Sep-2005 | Oh no since my last post the fins got worse and the fish started hiding bihind plants and rocks what can I do??? |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:36 | |
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