Betta died with ripped fins and red spot. Was it my pleco or tank mates?

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my betta fish died she was found floating with fins ripped and her body white but a huge red spot in the middle could it have been my pleco? and i have some fish in there like 2 platies and 2 mollies and 1 female guppy and this is in a 20 gallon long fish tank. Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Female | unspayed

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

It is certainly possible. However, most fish will nibble on and eat/ bite deceased fish. So it is a bit more likely that the damage was done after she died rather than being the cause of her death. I hope this helps! Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

Betta died with ripped fins and red spot. Was it my pleco or tank mates?

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