My betta fish fought. What can I do to heal their injured fins?

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My daughter put three betta females together.. They were fighting to the point where fins were lost.. I took the aggressive betta out.. The injured two are together getting along. What can I do to help them heal?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Maintain pristine water quality. That's the cornerstone for healing and recovery. Use plain aquarium salt (NOT table or Epsom salt) as a general tonic to reduce stress, improve gill function, treat minor infection and aid in recovery. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt per gallon of water in a cup or two of tank water and gently pour it into the tank. Treat with salt for no more than 14 days then reassess fin condition. Perform partial water changes afterwards to decrease salinity. Use only conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent stress or shock. Bettas do best between 78 F and 80 F.

My betta fish fought. What can I do to heal their injured fins?

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