scholiosis?

[RedfireStang]

Has anyone had a fish that looks like they have a crick in their body? Seriously I have a green spotted puffer that looks like he has scholiosis.(not sure on the spelling). What is wrong with him and what can I do. THanks.
Rob

 

[fur43]

It is probly from a non-varied diet. Try giving him some bloodworms or brine shrimp.

There are more dieases/conditions that have a bent spine as a symptom.

 

[TheFighterFish]

Some fish are born with crooked bodies. It could be that the fish you bought was born that way. I'm not sure if there is anything you can do. I have yet to hear about a disease where a "bent spine" is a symptom.

 

[Big Vine]

Some fish are born with crooked bodies. It could be that the fish you bought was born that way. I'm not sure if there is anything you can do. I have yet to hear about a disease where a "bent spine" is a symptom.

I agree. There's really nothing you can do to correct this problem. If the fish is not showing signs of suffering as a result, and if you don't mind keeping a deformed fish as a pet, then simply keeping him and taking good care of him is probably your best bet. If you don't want a deformed fish, then I would either use him as a feeder or euthanize him.

Big Vine

 

[RedfireStang]

Thanks for the input, yeah he eats fine and everything, I just wanted to make sure he was'nt sick. Again thanks for the input.

 

[FroggyFox]

fish tuberculosis will make their spine bend...but I'm not sure which fish are generally afflicted by it. I know that danios can be...not sure on Puffers