Fin Rot
Although Fin Rot is seen as a disease, it is in fact only a symptom – the fish’s fins appear to be ragged. In some cases, the fins and tail may appear to be being ‘eaten away’. Red streaks in the fins and tail also indicate a Fin Rot infection. The most usual cause is a bacterial infection and often affects fish in poor condition who have been subject to stress such as transportation or bad water quality.
Seek advice from an aquarist, fish health specialist or good retailer. Antibacterial treatments or medicines are available from good retailers, but treatment will occasionally involve antibiotics which can only be obtained from your veterinary surgeon. The cause of the infection must also be addressed, such as poor water quality or stressful living conditions.
