Female Betta fin rot? Or just damaged?

[Mist]

Had this betta for 2 days now and still looks on a bad shape any ideas here's a picture too thx

☺

 

[Mist]

Doesn't want to eat either

 

[Demeter32]

Separate it from any other fish, perhaps in a breeder basket in the main tank. There's obvious stress lines and she does look rather thin. They're in a sorority yes? Always separate out the bullied bettas and give them some TLC and extra food. Hopefully you should be able to re-introduce her after a week or so of extra care.

If you don't have a decent sized breeder basket, I suggest you get one. They are super useful for betta sororities, whether you're introducing new girls are trying to get one to heal up. A spare tank would probably be a wise choice too, as some girls just can't play nice and need to be removed from the sorority.

As for her fins, I'm thinking it's just damage, might be a tiny bit of fin rot setting it, so do some extra water changes and get her eating.

 

[Mist]

Going out after college and getting a new spare tank for this fish and i may get some aquarium salt just in case the fin gets worse thankyou for your help much appreciated

 

[NickAu]

Do not add salt you dont need it, all you need is clean water.

 

[Demeter32]

Aquarium salt isn't all that great, and Nick is right, clean water is the best for this fish. A few tears can be easily mended with time and warm+clean water.

 

[Mist]

Ok thanks guys I'm going to set up the new tank and leave it for a bit and then add the fish in to this. It has eaten today but fin seems to be going clear? I hopeit'll make it water is very clean also doing small changes each day thankyou

 

[Demeter32]

If the edges of the damaged fin is clear that means it is healing. Keep her eating and keep doing frequent water changes.