Treating fin rot

[carsonrm01]

Have you tested your water?

Yes

If yes, what is your ammonia?

0

If yes, what is your nitrite?

0

If yes, what is your nitrate?

Very low

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?

41-50%

How frequently do you change your water?

Every week

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.

Noticed some of my fish had some fun rot issues a few weeks ago. I immediately treated and the fins stopped rotting away. The fins have not started to grow back yet and I’ve started to become concerned. I know the damage is not from other fish. I do have a mbuna but it’s surprisingly peaceful. What should I do?

 

[FLA]

How long has it been and what fish are we talking about? In general if there is no further damage I would assume it will get better eventually. The only time I have seen fins not grow back is when they are damaged to the muscle below. In my experience it is usually a few weeks in most normal bony fish.

 

[carsonrm01]

Tetras, gouramis, and some other small stuff

 

[carsonrm01]

Only the gouramis and tetras have fin rot. None of the other fish do