Fin rot or spawning damage?

[TT088]

Hi everyone

I came home from work today to find my cacatuoides male with some fin damage. This seems to have occurred within the last 24 hours and was not there last night.

Alongside this, when I got home today the female was no-where to be seen, but once I started feeding she came out in full yellow breeding dress and went back to a cave full of eggs, I don't believe these were there yesterday.

As I am aware the water condition is fine, although I did do a large water change yesterday evening. The pair are both otherwise healthy - good colours, feeding well, active etc.

My question is whether this is likely to be something like fin-rot or an injury from spawning, I note the female laid eggs in a very tight spot to access and suspect the male could have been thrashing around in there and picked up these injuries with her potentially nipping too.

I have attached a couple of photos, hoping that someone can give their thoughts.

Thanks all.

 

[MacZ]

I see neither an infection of the fin tissue nor any injuries.

 

[TT088]

I see neither an infection of the fin tissue nor any injuries.

Thanks Mac - I trust your expertise however would you be able to look again, especially at the picture showing the front of the dorsal fin, the first 'spike' is almost skinned at the top, if you zoom it's clearer. the membrane is also slightly torn up.

The anal fin membranes also appear visibly damaged.

Maybe this is just usual wear & tear if it looks normal to you?

 

[Ben Rhau]

Fins can be delicate, particularly the thin extensions. Probably just wear and tear. It grows back.

 

[MacZ]

Maybe this is just usual wear & tear if it looks normal to you?

Very likely, yes.