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	Weird Spinal Deformity Thing.
sora Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 96 Votes: 134 Registered: 28-Feb-2007	well i was at an LFS today. and i was checking out the glass catfish. when i noticed one that didnt look right out of the corner of my eye. i turned and looked and saw that it was so bent that the fish was literally shaped like a U it looked stuck that way. it was swimming but not much. any idea what caused this? genetic? accident while shipping? im just curious. The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we dont know what to do.
Posted 18-Feb-2008 09:32
Two Tanks Big Fish Posts: 449 Kudos: 328 Votes: 13 Registered: 02-Jun-2003	It could have been genetic or due to lack of proper diet when young. Fish tuberculosis can also cause deformities of the spine (a fatal disease that is very contagious). I would avoid buying any fish from that tank.
Posted 18-Feb-2008 18:37
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I remember reading a while back when I was doing a bit of research of foods and feeding, that a lot of these problems are caused by unclean practices and a very poor diet when they were young fry. It could also be caused by too much inbreeding and certainly a genetic problem. If a fish is like that not much you can do sorry. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 19-Feb-2008 03:52
sora Enthusiast Posts: 184 Kudos: 96 Votes: 134 Registered: 28-Feb-2007	lol i have absolutely no intention of buying anyfish from that tank. i have no quarentine so i will not be takeing that risk. thanks for the replys though! so the concensus is most likely poor diet while young or genetic? The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we dont know what to do.
Posted 20-Feb-2008 03:29


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