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Female Guppy

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Question
Hi I have a female guppy and noticed se has a really bad curved back and my other guppies are picking at her what can I do? What can cure this?

Answer
Hi Neivy!

Genetics is the most common cause for this. One of my guppies has a curved back as well and she swims just fine. However, if your fish doesn't appear to be feeling well or is always lying down on the bottom of the tank, it could be that it has scoliosis (caused by a vitamin). If its genetics, there is nothing you can do unless you change it's DNA and stuff which is t possible since its already born.

You can move her to another tank.


Hope this helps!
~Sam