Its not uncommon for bettas to come home already infected with the bacteria that starts fin rot. As it progresses, fungus takes over and feeds on the dead tissue left behind by the bacteria, which is when we start to see loss of fins appearing.
The best and safest treatment for fin rot in bettas is Jungle's Fungus Clear. It's safe to use for an extended period of time and safe for the other fish that isn't showing symptoms. At the same time as using the Fungus Clear, methylene blue can also be used to help combat the fungus. There are a number of different ways this treatment can be carried out, so if you want more details please just ask. Also be aware that methylene blue can stain the silicone seals in any aquarium, so you may want to treat the sick fish in a quarantine tank instead of dosing the entire main tank.
I've noted Ray's concerns about the 2 fish getting together and do agree that you need to make sure this isn't happening. I've seen many situations over the yrs where dividers are used and bettas jump over them, especially at night... and then jump back to their side of the tank after the battle is lost so as to get away from the other fish. You will want to make sure that this isn't possibly happening with your fish. Even with a cover over the tank, if there is a gap of 1 inch or more above that divider, that's all it takes for a fish to get over the top of it. Bettas are prolific jumpers and have surprisingly good aim when attempting such things, but this issue isn't exclusive to just bettas... there are many species of fish who have this ability. When working at the store we used to be amazed at how easily some of the fish were able to jump from tank to tank and work their way around the entire fish room in this fashion... feeding on other fish in the process. Red tail and rainbow sharks are another species that are well known for "traveling" like this.
Best of luck to you and your fish.
Dawn
--- In AquaticLife@yahoogroups.com, Emma Caccia <horserider283@...> wrote:
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> No it's never come loose they couldn't swim around it under it or over it either.
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> >Are you saying that you've never dislodged your Bettas' divider? Has the
> >divider ever come loose on its own to allow these two fish to mix?
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