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A fish with fin rot will have ragged, frayed fins. Both the fins and the tail may be affected. The edges of the fins are often discolored (sometimes lighter, sometimes darker).

How to get rid of Fin Rot?
If left untreated the fins will eventually erode away and the infection will spread to the fish's body. Eventually the disease eats all the clear fin membrane away, leaving just the fin rays.
How to treat Fin Rot in fishes?
Fixing the environment is the most important element by far, since if the tank is in a bad way the fish will become reinfected with fin rot in the future, not to mention other inhabitants getting the same or other diseases. Fin rot is a wake-up call that you need to sort your tank out.
Tips for prevention and healing of Fin Rot
- Various anti-bacterial treatments and fin rot cures are effective against fin rot if caught early enough
- Fin rot can usually be prevented by keeping your aquarium or pond in good condition.
- Check the pH and water temperature of the water, and make sure it is appropriate for your fish. Incorrect pH is very stressful for fish, and can lead to disease.
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