Tail Rought - Do I need to treat it

Josh23 · #1 04-02-2008, 01:50 AM

My Dottybacks tail fin has had a slight rip in it & white edges for a couple weeks now. Is this tail rought? if so do I need to treat it and how do I do it?

Myka · #2 04-02-2008, 01:57 AM

Is the "rot" getting any worse? If not, I'd leave it alone. Good feeding and good water quality should give the fish good enough health to battle the infection itself.

Josh23 · #3 04-02-2008, 02:16 AM

no its not getting worse, its just not getting better.

Keri · #4 04-02-2008, 02:25 AM

Try more frequent meaty feedings and garlic (I'm a recent garlic convert!)

If it gets worse take him out and treat hhim in QT - is anyone picking on him?

Josh23 · #5 04-02-2008, 02:49 AM

no ones picking on him, i've been feed garlic as well.
We'll see how the next week or so goes.

Myka · #6 04-02-2008, 03:17 AM

As long as it's not getting any worse I'd leave him indefinately...but that's just me. If it ain't broke don't fix it. I don't think he's broke yet...just showin wear!

Keri · #7 04-02-2008, 04:30 AM

Can you snap a pic?