Fin rot is a bacterial disease that manifests as fraying at the fin tips, giving them a "ragged" or "melting" appearance; it is often caused by poor water quality or stress in ornamental fish.
Fungal infections, on the other hand, appear as white patches or cotton-like filaments on the body or fins.
How do you identify the type of disease?
• Bacterial: Ulcers, redness around the fins, and impaired swimming.
• Fungal: White filaments on the skin or scales.
Products recommended by Betta Bite:
- Fin rot: Seachem KanaPlex – eSHa 2000 – API Melafix
- Fungal infections: Methylene Blue – API Pimafix – Seachem Paraguard
Tip: Before starting treatment, ensure water quality is improved by performing regular partial water changes and cleaning the filter to optimize tank conditions.