The best thing you can do is change at least 50% of the water every day. AFter he is healed, you can bring him back to the store to find a home. That way you would have a tank to take care of any more that need to heal up. There might be some scars, but they can heal quite well.
Will betta's fins grow back??
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BettaFishMommy
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i agree with 50% water changes per day minimum, especially on an unfiltered tank and definitely once you have the new filter cycling. i wouldn't heat a tank that small, unless you are able to get the smallest preset heater rated for tiny tanks. if your room temperature stays stable and isn't too cool i wouldn't worry about heating a smaller tank. i had bettas in bowls ranging from 1 to 3 gallons and didn't heat any of them and the fish were fine.
his fins may grow in paler than what they were before, and you will see a white, sort of transparent, edge to them as they grow back. betta fins are actually only a few cells thick in some places.
his fins may grow in paler than what they were before, and you will see a white, sort of transparent, edge to them as they grow back. betta fins are actually only a few cells thick in some places.
With regard to heating, BFM, I think you are right that you have to look at the size of the tank. But I have had an appropriate rated heater in 2 gallon tank that worked well. I guess it depends on what your house temp is. Mine downstairs is around 68-70 and would not be healthy for a betta IMO.
So, just make sure to get the right type of heater. 78-80 will make your betta much more active and the stability of the temp will help keep him from getting diseases and infections.
So, just make sure to get the right type of heater. 78-80 will make your betta much more active and the stability of the temp will help keep him from getting diseases and infections.
