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	Fin rot, diagnosis and treatment.
		Fin rot is a general term for necrotic loss of fin tissue, resulting in split or ragged fins.
		Fin rot is a bacterial disease involving opportunistic bacteria such as Aeromonas, Pseudomonas or Flexibacter that abound in all aquatic environments.
		Indeed, fin rot is often one of the first signs that a fish disease problem exists and all cases should be investigated to determine the underlying cause.
	www.fishdoc.co.uk /disease/finrot.htm (657 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Fin rot
		Fin rot is a symptom of disease in fish; it is not hard to treat, and the fish usually will survive.
		Fin rot can be the result of a bacterial infection (which causes a more ragged rotting), or as a fungal infection (which rots the tail more evenly and is more likely to produce a white 'edge').
		Fin rot starts at the edge of the fins, and destroys more and more tissue until it reaches the fin base.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Fin_rot (236 words)

	* Fin Rot - (Aquarium): Definition
		Fin Rot - Fish with long, trailing fins are most susceptible to fin rot - a degeneration and inflammation of the fin rays and membranes.
		Fin rot Bacterial ailment; the tissue between the rays of the fin rots away.
		Tail and fin rot appears to be a bacterial infection of the tail and/or fins and may be caused by generally poor conditions, bully, or fin nipping tankmates.
	en.mimi.hu /aquarium/fin_rot.html (544 words)

	"Fin Rot"
		"Fin Rot" is used to describe any of a number of infections, illnesses or conditions that cause a fish's fin(s) to appear frayed, torn or even missing.
		Fins sometimes seem to deteriorate all on their own in cases of extremely poor water quality (for example, very high nitrates and low pH) that are the result of overcrowding, overfeeding or inadequate water changing.
		After the cause of "fin rot" is addressed, fish can heal quite quickly, often regenerating almost all the lost tissue within a few weeks.
	www.bestfish.com /tips/042899.html (331 words)

	Fin Loss & Fin Rot
		Fin loss is caused by physical damage incurred by sharp tank decorations, snagged fins, or nipping from other fish.
		Fin rot is the result of a bacterial infection, which leaves the fins tattered, bloody or flened.
		Fin rot is most common in uncycled tanks where bettas are exposed to ammonia or nitrite.
	www.nippyfish.net /finlossfinrot.html (1031 words)

	Fin Rot Information and Symptoms @ petfish.net
		Fin Rot is a bacterial infection of the fins, usually brought about by poor water conditions and/or stress that causes the fins to deteriorate.
		Fin Rot can also set in when a fin is injured and the water is not kept clean enough to avoid infection of the injured fin.
		Fin Rot in and of itself is not contagious, but if you keep fish in a community tank you may end up with several fish contracting the infection.
	www.petfish.net /articles/Bettas/finrot.php (1354 words)

	Fin Rot
		Fin rot is one of the most common, and most preventable, diseases in aquarium fish.
		Fin rot is caused by one of several gram negative bacteria.
		Fin rot occurs when the fish is stressed for some reason.
	www.aquariumlife.net /articles/fish-diseases/22.asp (489 words)

	Fin Rot
		Fin rot is caused by a normal bacteria in the water.
		Otherwise, fin rot is extremely easy to treat once the stressor has been removed.
		If the fin rot is allowed to reach the origin of the fin, or penducle, it may be deadly to the fish.
	www.geocities.com /shtinkythefish/diseases/finrot.htm (387 words)

	Tim's Tropicals Tropical Fish Care Disease - Fin Rot
		Fin rot is a disease affecting fish with long, soft fins such as the Zebra Danio.
		It is recommended for fin and tail rot, open red sores, open body wounds, eye cloud, pop eye, body slime and mouth fungus.
		You should see a rapid improvement in fin quality, as most fish will regenerate their fins.
	www.timstropicals.com /FishCare/FinRot.asp (246 words)

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		The area of rot on the margin of the fin is typically reddened and inflamed.
		Congestion of the blood vessels resulting in red streaks on the fin is often a warning sign that a fin rot outbreak is about to occur.
		In some cases, the fin rot attacks the cartilage at the base of the fin and the whole fin drops off.
	www.mary500.addr.com /business_new_one004.htm (690 words)

	Fin Disorders
		The fins fray and the skin fades until it is whitish
		A velvety coating forms on the fin edges and the sides.
		Small, white, cauliflower looking substances are attached to the fins, or at the base of the fins.
	www.nationalfishpharm.com /fish_diseases/fins.html (301 words)

	fin rot? - Aquaria Central
		Fin rot starts out looking like a whitish line on the edge of an area of missing fin.
		If it is fin rot or some other disease, put her in a hospital tank if possible and treat her with an anti-fungal medicine like Maracyn or General Cure.
		Anyway For fin rot and fungal infections I use Nitrofurazone and a treatment of 2 tablespoons of salt per 10 gals.
	www.aquariacentral.com /forums/showthread.php?t=53503 (938 words)

	Fin Rot in Tropical Fish
		Poor fin condition can be the result of excessive nitrites in the water, high levels of ammonia, or improper pH levels, all of which are usually the result of inadequate tank maintenance.
		When the fins are weakened, or when they have been nibbled or abraded against rocks, then the fish becomes open to fin rot, which is difficult to treat, and highly contagious.
		Fin rot can be caused by a number of bacteria, which will produce initial symptoms ranging from discolored fins, to red lines running through them, if the fish also has a condition known as Red Pest.
	www.tropicalfishisland.com /tropical-fish-keeping/fin-rot-tropical-fish.html (427 words)

	Fin rot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Rotting away of tail and fins Until it reaches the body.
		In order for any of the treatments to work in the long term, the cause should be found and removed, this is especially true in the case of fin rot.
		Fish which have been bred to have artificially long fins quite often have frayed edges to the tail and fins, this is NOT fin rot it is caused by the fish not having a good enough blood circulation in the extremities of the over sized fins as shown in the photo opposite.
	www.fishtanksandponds.info /care-maintenance/health/fin_rot.htm (331 words)

	gold-fish-disease \| All you need to know about gold-fish-disease is found here
		Fin rot presents as a white colored edge on the fins.
		Fin rot is a bacterial infection and usually it appears when the goldfish is already weak from another problem.
		The fins and skin may also start eroding away, and the body may take on a milky appearance and the slime coat sill start to shed itself in strands.
	www.pet-finder-and-pet-products.com /gold-fish-disease.html (918 words)

	What is fin rot and how do I cure it? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Fin rot is caused by one of several gram negative bacteria.
		Fin rot occurs when the fish is stressed for some reason.
		fin rot is a disease in fish well i'm sure u new that already.go to ur local vet and he/she will give u a treatment for it.
	www.qeok.com /fish/1143-qeok.html (914 words)

	NAGARAJAN'S WEBPAGE FOR BEGINNER'S TROPICAL FISH AQUARIUM
		There are four concepts to understand concerning fin rot.
		Fin rot is a bacterial disease involving opportunistic bacteria such as Aeromonas, Pseudomonas or Flexibacter that abound in all aquatic environments.
		In minor cases where only the fin tissue is affected it probably will, but in more advanced cases, particularly if the fin rays (bones) are affected, the chances of re-growth are slim.
	madhunag.tripod.com /finrot.html (379 words)

	Betta MVP (Most Valuable Pet) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Frayed fins can also be caused by high PH, so before treating for fin or tail rot, check to see if this is the culprit.
		Fins and/or tail may appear to be decaying or shrinking.
		For mild fin rot, treat with Jungle Fungus Eliminator or other gram negative antibiotic which specifically states that it treats fin rot, until the fins stop fraying or shrinking and you can start to see clear new growth on the tips.
	webpages.charter.net /bettamvp/bettas/finrot.html (357 words)

	PROVET HEALTHCARE INFORMATION - Fin Rot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.
		Fin rot is a common problem in aquarium and farmed fish - but what causes it ?
		Various treatments can be used to treat fin rot.
	www.provet.co.uk /Petfacts/healthtips/finrot.htm (242 words)

	Bio-Elite Common Fish Diseases
		Fin-rot is the progressive erosion of the tissue between the fin rays caused by opportunistic bacteria.
		The erosion begins with the reddening of the fins followed by the fraying and erosion of the fin membrane.
		The white spots, commonly found on the fins and body of the fish, are the diagnostic sign, but the spots can also be found on the gills and eyes.
	www.bio-elite.com /fishkillers_faq.htm (563 words)

	How to Get Rid of Fin Rot
		If prevention of fin and tail rot has failed you, you hadn’t yet learned how to prevent it, or you just managed to buy a fish already suffering from fin rot, don’t worry.
		Fin rot treatment is easy and medications are readily available from local fish stores and online vendors.
		In most cases treatment for fish fin rot is as easy as dropping some tablets or drops in the water.
	www.getridofthings.com /get-rid-of-fin-rot.htm (859 words)

	Betta Care - Clean Water Cures Fin Rot - Fish
		Fin rot is a bacterial infection that sets in when bitten or torn fins - usually tails - drag across dirty gravel.
		Their long, luxuriant fins often rest on the tank or bowl's floor, soaking up that bad bacteria.
		However, if you are worried about fin rot, I'd recommend weekly changes of at least 20% fresh, dechlorinated water, and a complete gravel vacuuming with a siphon made for this purpose.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art22994.asp (540 words)

	Oscarfish.com :: View topic - Fin rot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Fin Rot is an indication of a bacterial condition and that type of bacterial condition is indicative of water quality problems.
		As stated, fin rot is an indication of poor water quality and is best dealt with by an improved maintenance schedule.
		Fins do not always grow back like new, some sort of deformity is not uncommon, particularly in fins that have been damaged multiple times.
	www.oscarfish.com /fin-rot-vp585848.html (1122 words)

	Fin Rot HOWTO..
		There are a number of bacteria that can cause fin rot, the most common being one known as the genus, Cytophaga.
		A very simple and effective way to cure simple fin rot is with the use of common Rock Salts.
		Once the disease reaches the fin root and damage occurs it is unlikely that the fin will ever be replace or normal again.
	article.discusnews.com /cat-02/fin-rot.shtml (516 words)

	Finrot and how to cure it
		There are a number of bacteria that can cause fin rot, the most common being one known as the genus, Cytophaga.
		A very simple and effective way to cure simple fin rot is with the use of common Rock Salts.
		Once the disease reaches the fin root and damage occurs it is unlikely that the fin will ever be replace or normal again.
	members.tripod.com /discus_unlimited/article/finrot.html (508 words)

	Fish Junkies: Fin Rot
		An early sign is discoloration around the edges of the fins, which can be easy or hard to see depending on the fish color.
		Deterioration is soon to follow this rotted fin's appearance.
		You can see how this fish's fins had begun to deteriorate due to fin rot (note how only the short stub of blue was left), which gave him the reddened tips, and finally the secondary fungal infection began to set in afterwards.
	www.fishjunkies.com /Diseases/finrot.php (265 words)

	CoryCats and fin rot
		The first corycat became symptomatic about a week ago, the fin rot was at the base of the dorsal fin, the last time I experienced fin rot it started at the top and worked down.
		I isolated the cory treated with Maricyn and the fin rot appeared resolved, but now its body/belly is really distended, so much so that it has problems lying flat.
		Hi, well I have been treating the fin rot and the dorsal fin is looking better, but the cory cats abdomen really remains distended, he cant even lie flat as his belly makes him wobble.
	www.badmanstropicalfish.com /forum/index.php?topic=186.0 (489 words)

	Fish Health - Fin Rot @ Tropical Aquariums. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Commonly the fins erode, fins will look torn, reddening of the fins, and sometimes the veins leading to the tips of the tail.
		The actual cause of fin rot is bacteria that are ever present in the water.
		Any outbreak of fin rot should be treated initially by improving the living conditions, with water changes and by any other appropriate means such as conditioners, resins, and ammonia removers.
	homepages.tesco.net /~davyreynolds/fishhealth/finrot.html (429 words)

	answer30
		The rot is eating away at the cells, and day by day moving closer to the body of the fish...
		All the bettas made a 100% recovery and their fins grew back to be normal and beautiful again.
		Older bettas will not grow back fins as fast or as much, but the main goal here is to stop the rot which ate the fins in the first place.
	www.bettatalk.com /answer30.htm (935 words)

	Fin Rot - Piranha-Fury Forums
		Piraya with fin rott on caudal fin (tail)
		Fin rot is a desiese that causes fins to literally rot away, it easily recognised by scruffy fins and sometimes it causes holes in the middle of the fin.
		Here picture of my rhoms fin rot that is now cured with a water change, peat, and salt.
	www.piranha-fury.com /pfury/index.php?showtopic=8027 (1190 words)

	Fin Rot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Fin Rot is a bacteria that attacks the fins and in extreme cases, the body.
		Fin or tail rot can also be a secondary infection caused by stress from other diseases.
		Symptoms: Rotting fins, loss of appetite, sluggish movements and laying on the tank bottom.
	users.tns.net /~tazzy/fin_rot.htm (199 words)

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