Felix attacked Erin! UPDATE: Post #8 PIC ADDED: Post #9

[vinjashira]

aw - poor Erin, hope she recovers soon.

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm sorry they ended up together. Erin's fin should grow back, maybe not quickly or completely. Some people use Melafix to help them heal. It's suppose to promote regrowth of tissues and fins.

[BC_MoM]

I've actually heard that Melafix is very harmful to Betta's, as the oils in it clog their gills.

[BC_MoM]

I just went to feed the Bettas and I was looking down at my female from the top and noticed her body is bent now. When she isn't moving, she kind of twitches...

[BC_MoM]

Here is a photo of her from the top. Do you think she is in much pain?
My sweet, beautiful girl seems to now be handicapped. I am so upset.



Here is a video of her trying to follow my finger down to the bottom of the tank. It appears she no has difficult swimming downward.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlUa1irBF6A

[Christmas_Hamster]

For the shredded fins add some aquarium salt it will keep infection from getting to them. They will grow back.

It would seem that she has sustained an injury hurting her swim bladder. Their swim bladder keeps them balanced in water. But she might just be constipated. Is she pooing normally? If not starve her for a day and then the next day give her a little bit fo the inside of a pea. This is what usually causes swim bladder disorder(SBD). But like I said earlier it may be an injury from jumping or from being with the other betta. If this is the case then there is no way to really fix it. It is painful just annoying for them. BUT you can make it easier for her. Look here: http://www.petfish.net/kb/entry/155/ C= I am sure she will be okay. *goodvibes*

[BC_MoM]

Thank you VERY much for the link! I am going to set up a tank for her now.