Gouramiguy17

I have a guppy fry that has a very messed up back, I have never had to cull a fry and I dont want to have to but this lil fry looks bad, it has a lot of trouble swimming and it is the runt of the litter. He is a bit higher than 1cm so it is too big for my betta to eat. What would I do?

Tony G.

You could use clove oil...
here is a helpful link:
Humane method of Euthanasia for sick fish

Lucy

You might be surprised how quickly a fish like that can adapt. But of course, you'd be the best one to judge that.
I'm sorry you might have to put him down, it's a hard decision.

Beth1965

Sorry you have to make this decision but I agree with the clove oil, if that's the decision you make (to euthanize)

Shawnie

if you dont put him down, get him a small breeder box to live in with some java fern...see if he progresses or struggles too much.....I agree only you will know for sure ...good luck with the lil fella!

Gouramiguy17

Ok, it's just that Idk if I have the gut to kill him, I'm going to let him go a bit longer to see if he grows out of it or if he stays the same

bolivianbaby

I'm so sorry you're having to go through this. Please keep us posted on his progress.

Shawnie

I have an AMAZING betta boy who was born with a bent spine ....JR has been trucking along for quite some time....MM can tell you exactly how old he is and up until a couple months ago, he kept himself going strong in a 10 gal tank (which is huge to a betta with a bent spine) now he lives happily in his breeder box with his java fern and fake silk leaf ....you would be amazed how strong some of these guys are...and I also am sorry for your dilemma and hope the decisions come for you