Juvenile bowfin with fin rot

[Viciousfishness]

I recently acquired a small bowfin (3.5-4 in). Eats well and has colored up nicely, but I’ve noticed that his tail has what looks like a chunk eaten away. I’m guessing fin rot. I haven’t found much on the best way to treat bowfin for this, and I’ve never dealt with this problem before. Any help is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!
Ps has no tank mates at all

 

[kno4te]

Water changes and clean water. Nitrates below 20ppm. If it’s eating it should heal up. Could have been a bite/tear if kept with other bowfin. Would watch.

 

[tlindsey]

I recently acquired a small bowfin (3.5-4 in). Eats well and has colored up nicely, but I’ve noticed that his tail has what looks like a chunk eaten away. I’m guessing fin rot. I haven’t found much on the best way to treat bowfin for this, and I’ve never dealt with this problem before. Any help is GREATLY appreciated! Thanks!
Ps has no tank mates at all

Welcome aboard
Agree with kno4te

 

[Viciousfishness]

Water changes and clean water. Nitrates below 20ppm. If it’s eating it should heal up. Could have been a bite/tear if kept with other bowfin. Would watch.

Awesome I will change the water as soon as possible and check the nitrates. Thank you

 

[Viciousfishness]

Welcome aboard
Agree with kno4te

Thanks for the welcome, I’m looking forward to more interactions with this community.

 

[Cich Mind]

Welcome to MFK V Viciousfishness ,
I hope your fish heals soon. I agree with the other members about the WC's also. GL