Female Guppy Tail Looks Like It Had Stuck Together!

[bindiboo]

My female guppy gave birth for the 3rd time last week. I have noticed that her tail has sort of become matted together and is glued into a pointed tail. She seems to be struggling with swimming around. I would be sorry to lose her as she has nice colours. Nothing else has changed in the tank and all the other fish are fine. Any advice?

 

[BigIan]

"clamped" talis are often a sign of another problem with the fish, is there any sign of white fluffy patches any where on the fish,
If so it may be fin rot and a simple anti fungal med should help.


what else is in the tank?

 

[bindiboo]

I have got a aglae eater, 2 black neon tetras, 5 neon tetras, 3 male guppies, another female guppy and about 40 ish baby guppies ranging from 2 months old and 1 week old. I have just added some anti fungal so ill see if it helps.

 

[Annastasia]

It could also be water quality or stress. What size is the tank, and what are your water stats?

Hope she gets better soon!

 

[bindiboo]

i have not seen her for a day now. i think she has died. cant find her to get her out.

 

[bindiboo]

yep she died.

Bought another female last week. Simular colours to the one that died, but I noticed this one was pre-hit and was preggers. Put her in the hatchery last night and woke up to about 16-20 fry. Not bad for a £1.49 purchase. Buy one and get 20 free!!!!

 

[aquagirl]

Aww! Nice.
Post pics of the fry?