Betta_Endeavours Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Okay so the fins on my Royal blue DT HM are getting worse and I need to stop his chewing. So I figured I'd trim the affected areas up and do a big water change and all. Are there any guides/articles or any help on how to trim fins because I have no idea what to do. Any help would be great thanks :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callatya Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I can post pictures and walk you through it, but can you run be through everything you have tried first There are some things that you can do that are less drastic but still have good effects. Trimming it off won't stop him chewing it unless you chop it right back out of reach, and that is just asking for trouble as it is way too close to the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I tried trimming once and found it quite upsetting really. I'd rather just live with the ragged fins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2jdaze Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 the only reason I'd ever trim fins is if there was a bad case of finrot that I couldn't treat. I agree chopping his fins isn't going to stop him chewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betta_Endeavours Posted July 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Can he still spawn with his fins damaged? As for treatment - Melafix and trying to keep his container clean is about it since I haven't had fin chewers before :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 yes, he can spawn with damaged fins. In fact most do, as they are damaged by the female prior to spawning. Try some salt too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 And the female doesn't care about the condition of his fins either. She just cares about his big.... well, you know.... his big bubblenest... :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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