Fin rotage or nipping?

[oscarkb]

My O has been losing parts of his top fin and I was wondering if it was due to fin rotage or nipping done by my JD?

 

[Princley]

hmmmmmmm can't tell by that photo, i think i would treat it cuz i think fin rot

 

[dodgefreak8]

my geuss is fin rot due to the fact that they are all frayed.. whay fish are in with him?

 

[USMCtanker]

i agree

 

[oscarkb]

I have a Jack Dempsey (are they the same as a Texas Cichlid?) and my roommate insisted on getting a bala shark but im going to bring him back once he gets too big.

I really havent noticed the JD nipping at my O, but you never know?!?

 

[oscarkb]

I just bought some Melafix, so should i treat him and see what happens?

 

[rottbo]

jd is not a texas cichlid two different fish both are sweet though and i would agree thats fin rott 101

 

[oscarkb]

So is he a Texas or a JD

 

[OSCARLOVER]

In addition with the Melafix I highly recomend aquarium salt. Fin-rot is an easy fix if you catch it ,and treat it early. Good luck.

 

[MrfisH]

Unfortunately thats a texas and with that said my guess for the fin problem is nipping. That oscar stands no chance living with it, unless you got a huge tank for the O to be able to stay away, cause Texas' are rather mean fish.