Guppy Fish developed crooked back?

Question

My friend's guppies were normal, but now I noticed that two females got crooked backs. As if the fish is "bent" in the middle and the tail is pointing down when the fish is horisontal. Any idea why that might be? They are about 2 years old and seem healthy otherwise.

Answer 1

If there are scales missing and lesions on the fish in question, it could be fish TB. If this is the case, the fish must be euthanized and the tank disinfected. Do not put hands into tank as fish TB can be transfered to humans through skin infection.

If there are no lesions or missing scales on the guppies, it could be something simple such as Scoliosis due to vitamin deficiency. I would take stock of what you are feeding the fish and improve their diet if necessary. There are vitamin additives such as " VitaChem" which can be added to fish food or directly into the water, which is absorbed whether or not the fish eats the food.

Answer 2

There are some ailments and bacteria that would reason this in fish. bypass on your interior sight puppy save and clarify to them what's occurring and that they might propose drops for the water to help sparkling up the concern. Small interior sight owned puppy shops are often greater recommended approximately issues like this particularly than the large puppy save chains the place the emplyees are there purely because of the fact its a job.

Answer 3

sometimes when your fish at a young age gets stuck to the filter and Its back arches... Sometimes they break free. but sometimes when they are older and they are week they get stuck... And somehow also break free... They are not a goof breeder fish whenthey are like this just an F.Y.I

Answer 4

Hi Snowflake, this may be the result of some stray electricity, check the tank & all electrical equipment for any damaged wires or loose electrical connections.

Answer 5

they are fine, they change shape when they get to full size, my goldfish doesn't have a straight back... very healthy.. 7 years old.