Why do vailtail fin edges frayed? - Treatments for diseased fishes

Finrot
Tailrot

Why do vailtail fin edges frayed?

Fishes having Finrot Tailrot usually show this symptom of 'Fin edges frayed'

Carefully read though the article to find out whether your Vailtail is having Finrot Tailrot.

About disease, Finrot Tailrot

At first the edges of the fins take on a slightly opaque appearance.
Then pieses of the membrane come away, exposing the rays, which in turn begin to disintegrate.
Affected fishes normally die when the disintegration reaches the body.

Physical Symptoms

  • Fin edges frayed
  • Fin edges slightly opaque
  • Fin membrane breaking up
  • Fin rays disintegrate
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Treatments

Bacterial Medication

Antibiotic treatments are effective treating Finrot

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