Any tips on fin cures??????

**noobF1** · 04-26-2011, 06:12 PM

Hello everyone!!!! So my question is are there any tips on how i can cure my fish's fin. I just bought a leopard yesterday and was in a rush to pick it up didnt do a good job examining the fish. Got home from work today and notice the tale fin seems to be messed up. How can i cure?

**noobF1** · 04-26-2011, 06:14 PM

Here are some pictures. Hope you guys can see it

**Discus Origins** · 04-26-2011, 06:34 PM

Doesn't look to be too bad, would keep fish in salt solution 1 tablespoon per 10 gallon concentration to keep fungal infection down. Change water regularly so quality stays high and the fin should repair itself within a few weeks.

**noobF1** · 04-26-2011, 06:56 PM

I have plants and was told salt hurts the plants? True? Will water change do the job without salt?

**rev2eight** · 04-26-2011, 07:00 PM

Torn fins on mine generally heal up in less than a week. I would just leave it be.

**Discus Origins** · 04-26-2011, 07:09 PM

Salt would definitely kill the plants. You can leave it and just make sure the water stays clean or put it in QT if you notice the fin turning white and getting worse and do salt treatment.