Bent backs

[Missgrumpygills]

No wonder I couldn't get them to give birth to frys.

And we have a constant stream of fry lol

 

[cichlid-gal]

Here's an article on osmotic shock in fish

http://www.fishyportal.com/cgi-bin/pub/diag?c=v&id=55

 

[Anonymous]

Not trying to scare ppl but do get cuts for my homemade glass top(still sharp) cut my hands and arms then play around in the tanks. Have not got TB bumps like those pictures in Google but now I'm going to wear them cause im paranoid. Though I know I dont have tb in my tanks.

 

[pbmax]

I think the stress (osmotic shock or otherwise) made them susceptible to an otherwise benign pathogen wiped them out.  

I euthanized a brilliant rasbora a couple of weeks ago with a bent back and a messed up eye that was in my 29g community - no other fish were affected.  

I also stick my hands in my tanks regularly (sometimes with cuts, though I do try to minimize that or seal them with superglue first ) and have never run into any issues.

I wouldn't stress too much over it all, but I would keep livebearers in a tank without CO2 in the future.  :cyclops:

As for Morgan's lost fish, well, I can spot her some more platies in the future, if she is so inclined. To my knowledge, the platies I traded to her a few weeks ago are doing well. Us livebearer folks have to stick together, you know.  :spoton: 

 

[Missgrumpygills]

The panda platies are very happy  :spoton: we are enjoying them  :beer:

 

[MorganEA]

Not trying to scare ppl but do get cuts for my homemade glass top(still sharp) cut my hands and arms then play around in the tanks. Have not got TB bumps like those pictures in Google but now I'm going to wear them cause im paranoid. Though I know I dont have tb in my tanks.

Ouch! you should probably cover those edges!

 

[Anonymous]

Trying to sand it more this weekend with mechanic gloves.

 

[Betty]

Not trying to scare ppl but do get cuts for my homemade glass top(still sharp) cut my hands and arms then play around in the tanks. Have not got TB bumps like those pictures in Google but now I'm going to wear them cause im paranoid. Though I know I dont have tb in my tanks.

If I have any cuts or scratches, I wear gloves.  Some of my fish bite and although they are small with tiny teeth, they can still break the skin.  I'm paranoid too!  8) 
I bought these at a fishing supply place in Seattle.

 

[MorganEA]

The last guppy with the bent back has died so I put some new fish in to see if, what ever this crazy sickness is, spreads to them.

 

[Anonymous]

How much, betty?

 

[Anonymous]

The last guppy with the bent back has died so I put some new fish in to see if, what ever this crazy sickness is, spreads to them.

Did you at least do a small water change cause of the meds?

 

[Betty]

How much, betty?

I bought mine years ago and they are still in great condition. Looks like they are about $17 now. seattlemarine.net

I hope those fish will be okay, Morgan. Sorry for your losses.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Betty.  

 

[KaraWolf]

0.o how big is the glove itself though? seriously drooling at the thought, but most gloves are massive on me and make everything way more difficult so I skip them (even when ripping up thistles!)
good luck with the new fish in the tank Morgan hope it was just the new guys having trouble acclimating and not something worse!

 

[Betty]

I have that same problem Kara.  I'm 5'2".    I bought the small size and they fit. I went to the store when I was up in Seattle and tried them on to be sure they would work for me.  

 

[MorganEA]

The last guppy with the bent back has died so I put some new fish in to see if, what ever this crazy sickness is, spreads to them.

Did you at least do a small water change cause of the meds?

Yes I did.

 

[MRTom]

Fingers crossed for you Morgan, hope it works out! And thanks for the glove link Betty! That is awesome!

 

[cichlid-gal]

Like others...hoping all turns out well for you Morgan.

 

[MorganEA]

New fish seem to be doing fine, I put 6 neons in and none have died.

 

[pbmax]

That's good news! :spoton: