Does She Look Normal?

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Can anyone tell me if my little platy is looking normal?

She's got a curve to her spine, but has been one of the strongest fry who survived a lot....she eats like a horse, is first to the front at feed time, and swims around as quick as the others.
Do you reckon she's just fat?
She looks fit to burst !!! I have no males in the tank so 100% not pregnant! and no raised scales so I have ruled out dropsy. She's been looking like this for months.
Any thoughts???
 

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Looks like a balloon morph, i wouldnt let it breed with other platys in the tank or it will mess up their bloodlines. 
 
And Morph will be her name....bless her
I don't intend to breed which is why I have no males in the tank...thanks for answering.
 
Bless her.
Check her anus to see if it looks enlarged or red and inflamed.
What does it look like when she goes to the toilet?
Does she swim on her side?
Having you noticed anything like worms sticking out of her anus?
 
Nope no worms..no she does not swim on her side at all....she is doing everything normal apart from looking normal....
 
Can you isolate her?
 
Curved spine, being bloated can be internal parasites, fish tb.
Also the spine can bend in old age.
How old is she?
 
She's about 6 months....do you suggest treating her/tank for internal parasites just in case?
 
It's best to worm livebearers.. You will need this med. Photo below.
After treatment you will have to back up with an internal bacteria medication.
It looks to late for the guppy that is really big in the tummy area. Once the damage has been
done internally to the fish by the parasites.

Sera Nematol.
You can buy the product also on Amazon.Co.UK

Camallanus

 

 

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Symptoms:

When the fish is stationary, deep red worms can be seen protruding from the anal pore. They are only visible when the fish is still because the worms retreat into the intestine at the fish�s slightest movement. Other signs may include an inflamed and enlarged anus. In severe infestations, the fish may become emaciated and spinal curvature may also occur.
 


 

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Cause: 

The parasitic worms Camallanus Cotti and Camallanus lacustris. These small, livebearing parasitic worms attach to the intestinal walls and rectum with pinchers. The worm�s grip is so tight that any attempts to remove it forcibly will rip away tissue from the intestinal wall. The worm�s pinching causes ischemia (reduced blood flow) to that part of the intestine. In time, the tissue to that part of the intestine will die, at which time the worm will migrate to another part of the intestine. This causes perforations throughout the intestine, which allows other pathogens to gain entry. If the fish is not treated, either the parasite or bacterial will kill the fish. Camallanus infestations occur most often in livebearing fish such as Guppies and Mollies, though infection is possible in all fish. Camallanus infestations are contagious. All fish, including those not yet showing visible symptoms, as well as the aquarium, should be treated.
 


 

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Treatment: 

Treat with Internal Parasite Guard, Pipzine, Disco-Worm, Trichlorfon or Fluke-Tabs as well as a medicated food to prevent a bacterial infection.

 
 
 
Fish Disease Net
 

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