Tail rot?

[redtailcat!!]

Have you tested your water?

No

If I did not test my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be asked to do a test, and that water tests are critical for solving freshwater health problems.

Do you do water changes?

Yes

What percentage of water do you change?

11-20%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every two weeks

If I do not change my water...

1. ...I recognize that I will likely be recommended to do a water change, and water changes are critical for preventing future freshwater health problems.

Does this appear to be tail rot? On a red tail cat

 

[tlindsey]

Does this appear to be tail rot? On a red tail cat

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Welcome aboard
Hopefully someone will chime in with a positive answer. I suggest larger percentage weekly water changes in the future .
kno4te

 

[Deadeye]

Welcome to the forum!
Any tankmates picking on it?
I do agree with the above though, this likely stems from a water quality issue - red tail cats are very messy fish and require very large and frequent water changes.

 

[kno4te]

I’d say tail rot. Increase water changes to 50% weekly for now with a.l dechlorinator and get the water tested.

 

[redtailcat!!]

Thank you guys very much I will carry out these water changes!

 

[redtailcat!!]

Will it solve the tail rot issue or should I pick up some medicine?

 

[tlindsey]

Will it solve the tail rot issue or should I pick up some medicine?

You could medicate but in hospital aquarium.
I suggest getting the water tested. If you don't own a freshwater test kit you can take a sample of water to your lfs. Also if Redtail healed and placed back in the aquarium without knowing the water parameters problems will reoccur.

 

[redtailcat!!]

Sounds good thank you!

 

[kno4te]

Will it solve the tail rot issue or should I pick up some medicine?

Clean water and eating should be enough for the catfish. Sometimes not and need meds.