Fin & Tail Rot in Bettas & other Fish; Treatment and Prevent
Jul 2, 2021 12:10:59 GMT -5
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Post by Carl on Jul 2, 2021 12:10:59 GMT -5
I've updated the "Aquarium/Pond Answers" article "Fin & Tail Rot in Bettas & other Fish; Treatment and Prevention"
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2011/06/betta-fin-rot.html
Here is an excerpt:
"As we treat fish fin & tail rot, we have to remember that we are both fighting infection and promoting healing. Continuing to add antibiotics after infection or danger of infection is gone is not necessary and may actually cause more harm than good (as it is can harm the bio filter bed and lead to bacterial resistance).
If the fin rays are damaged, likely these will not grow back. Even external tissue often never fully returns (think about how many lizards can loose their tails, but it never fully grows back).
After infection or danger of infection has passed as healing progresses, at most, medicated slime coat products such as AAP Res-Q or AAP Quinex should be used.
As well AAP Res-Q is should be your "go to" aquarium water conditioner for water changes between dosing of any & all treatments (Quinex for more serious known issues while Res-Q more as a preventative)."
www.aquarium-pond-answers.com/2011/06/betta-fin-rot.html
Here is an excerpt:
"As we treat fish fin & tail rot, we have to remember that we are both fighting infection and promoting healing. Continuing to add antibiotics after infection or danger of infection is gone is not necessary and may actually cause more harm than good (as it is can harm the bio filter bed and lead to bacterial resistance).
If the fin rays are damaged, likely these will not grow back. Even external tissue often never fully returns (think about how many lizards can loose their tails, but it never fully grows back).
After infection or danger of infection has passed as healing progresses, at most, medicated slime coat products such as AAP Res-Q or AAP Quinex should be used.
As well AAP Res-Q is should be your "go to" aquarium water conditioner for water changes between dosing of any & all treatments (Quinex for more serious known issues while Res-Q more as a preventative)."
