Curved Fish Spine

[Hiya70310]

One of my Tetras spine is curved. I don't think it was like that when we brought her. She swims fine, still schools with the other fish, eats fine. Also no color lose, actually she and the other 2 females are coloring very nicely. Just wondering is it just how the fish is or should I be worried.

 

[cowboy507]

I believe that this is a sign of a worm or parasite...im not 100% sure though..more like 70-80% lol.

 

[Hiya70310]

NO!!!!

 

[cowboy507]

It should be an easy fix, just quarantine the fish for a few weeks and add the meds, ask your lfs for the best. Make sure the water is a little warmer than normal around 30C. Ive heard that some salt will help too, but ive never tried.

 

[Hiya70310]

uummmm...only have one fish tank. what kind of meds? don't speak the language here well enough to ask for anything other water juice coffee newspaper and a book

 

[cowboy507]

Im not too sure what kind of meds...you might have you go to your local fish store (lfs) and ask.
also i just found this link talking about curved spines...you might want to check it out..
http/www.fishdeals.com/fish_diseases/curved_spine/

 

[Hiya70310]

Thanks for the link.
From what I read my fish doesn't seem to have TB. I mean I wouldn't even be able to see something odd if it wasn't clear. And I have to say it's a really healthy fish except for the spine is a little wavey. So I think I have nothing to worry about. Thanks for putting my mind at ease.