Discus Bent Tail/spine Help

[Patrick Vang]

HI I recently order these Solid Red Discus from Chicagodiscus and I've noticed that one of the 2 discus tail/back spine was bent. Anyone know if the Discus can recover? Any suggestions what to do?

 

[junebug]

I don't see a bent spine... I see a swim bladder protruding from the penduncle area. As long as they are swimming okay and eating I wouldn't worry too much. Just keep the water clean.

 

[Patrick Vang]

Okay thanks, is this common? I mean one side is dented inward and the other side is sticking outward.

 

[junebug]

Well that is odd, isn't it?

We have a few members that keep Discus that might be able to comment.

Discusluv may have some ideas.

 

[RSababady]

I keep discuss. I have never seen the spinal chord bent like this towards the tail. It doesn't look natural as fish are usually (with a few exceptions) symmetrical in their shape.

 

[Patrick Vang]

Yea agree. This is my first time ordering fish online. Any idea what to do next...?

 

[RSababady]

Yea agree. This is my first time ordering fish online. Any idea what to do next...?

I really cannot help you on this. You can either find a small fish vet or just hope for the best.

I stopped purchasing fish online a while back. Now I prefer to take a magnifying glass and spend an hour at my local fish shop choosing a specific specimen. However I always have the feeling that they guy has caught the wrong fish once he starts chasing them around the tank with a net, so I have another look in the container once the guy in the fish shop catches my fish. Yes I do drive them crazy , but I have peace of mind.

My advice is never to order fish online unless you have 100% trust in the seller. You never know what they are selling and what state the fish arrive in

 

[Discusluv]

Contact Josie, the owner, tell her of your concerns. She is a highly respected vendor and recommended on Simply Discus forum, and I am sure will address any concerns you have.
I don't see a bent spine. But I do see a raised area.

 

[junebug]

I didn't realize they were shipped to you. Is it possible they were just injured? How big are they?