jumper

bugoy24 · 05-10-2011, 08:23 PM

i have two bettas, a red crowntail (hell boy) and a turquoise combtail (wally).
they are in a 5 gallon divided tank.

i just got them yesterday and have no experience with bettas yet.

i woke up this morning to see that wally has jumped the divider in to hell boys space.

long story short, wally anal fin is ripped in 2, and has some small holes in his caudal fin.

will this heal? should i medicate him?

he is acting normal and is eating well.
i just did a PWC.

please help

majerah1 · 05-10-2011, 08:45 PM

Hi!Boys will be boys huh?It will certainly heal,but you will need to do PWC's at least every few days.Every other day is preferred,as this will keep fin rot from setting in.Also,add a medicinal dose of aquarium salt,the box will tell how much.A tablespoon I think,but make sure.Salt will soothe the wounds and keep him calmer.Make sure to dissolve it first.If you dont have an adjustable heater you will need one,and set it to about 84.This will keep him compfy.Also,what type of divider are you using??If possible get a picture of the tank and divider,and Ill see if I can come up with an idea to help keep him from becoming jump happy again.Bettas love to jump so if the tops not covered then take his barrier jump as a warning.He could end up on the floor next.

bugoy24 · 05-10-2011, 08:52 PM

thank you so much for the reply.
i lowered the water level to an inch and adjusted the divider so there is no space at the bottom, so it shouldn't happen again.

i took a closer look at the split anal fin and noticed that a whole ray has been bitten off, will this grow back?

majerah1 · 05-10-2011, 08:58 PM

It should with time.It may not look exactly the same,though.Just watch for regrowth.Should be clear finnage growing.

bugoy24 · 05-10-2011, 09:01 PM

thanks again :D

bugoy24 · 05-13-2011, 01:15 AM

wally is all healed up :D
im surprised he healed this quick.

the fin is in one piece now and the holes have almost disappeared!

majerah1 · 05-13-2011, 07:38 AM

Looks great!Glad he healed fast for you.

holly12 · 05-14-2011, 01:27 AM

He's a very pretty fish! I love how he fades from black to blue! (I've lost a few betta's who have gone "suicidal" and jumped out of their tanks. I've learned that lids are key! Lol).

05-10-2011, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
bugoy24 bugoy24's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 37 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 4 Times Said "Thanks" 24 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	jumper i have two bettas, a red crowntail (hell boy) and a turquoise combtail (wally). they are in a 5 gallon divided tank. i just got them yesterday and have no experience with bettas yet. i woke up this morning to see that wally has jumped the divider in to hell boys space. long story short, wally anal fin is ripped in 2, and has some small holes in his caudal fin. will this heal? should i medicate him? he is acting normal and is eating well. i just did a PWC. please help

05-10-2011, 08:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
majerah1 Wild betta tamer majerah1's Photo Gallery Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 4,296 Name: Beverly D Fincannon Location: Easley,SC My location Feedback: 13 / 100% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 2,736 Times Said "Thanks" 547 Times Was Thanked 1,129 Times in 1,014 Posts	Re: jumper Hi!Boys will be boys huh?It will certainly heal,but you will need to do PWC's at least every few days.Every other day is preferred,as this will keep fin rot from setting in.Also,add a medicinal dose of aquarium salt,the box will tell how much.A tablespoon I think,but make sure.Salt will soothe the wounds and keep him calmer.Make sure to dissolve it first.If you dont have an adjustable heater you will need one,and set it to about 84.This will keep him compfy.Also,what type of divider are you using??If possible get a picture of the tank and divider,and Ill see if I can come up with an idea to help keep him from becoming jump happy again.Bettas love to jump so if the tops not covered then take his barrier jump as a warning.He could end up on the floor next. __________________ http://bountifulbettas.blogspot.com/ "Come to the dark side....we have cookies...and filters/heaters/and water changes!"

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bugoy24 bugoy24's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 37 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 4 Times Said "Thanks" 24 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: jumper thank you so much for the reply. i lowered the water level to an inch and adjusted the divider so there is no space at the bottom, so it shouldn't happen again. i took a closer look at the split anal fin and noticed that a whole ray has been bitten off, will this grow back?

05-10-2011, 08:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
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bugoy24 bugoy24's Photo Gallery Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 37 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 4 Times Said "Thanks" 24 Times Was Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	Re: jumper wally is all healed up :D im surprised he healed this quick. the fin is in one piece now and the holes have almost disappeared!

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