Oddly-shaped platy- is this a concern?

[julesgotfish]

Just got this fish today, I specifically picked this one because of how silly looking it was, but I learned there might be concerns if a Platy has a hunchback! Should I be worried?

 

[Josie12012]

Your fish looks very pregnant to me.

 

[julesgotfish]

Your fish looks very pregnant to me.

aw shoot not diseased in your opinion though?

 

[Flyfisha]

Not a fish disease. That I believe is a platy with the balloon shade humans have selectively breed for.

Balloon fish include many species of common fish species that man has manipulated into this shape.
Having seen pictures of the skeleton of these fish I will leave it up to you if you want to research the live expectancy of them ?

Enjoy the little guy / girl . You are not the only person to fall for these “ silly looking” cute little fish.

 

[julesgotfish]

great! Thank you for the peace of mind and the new knowledge!

 

[emeraldking]

That's not a platy but a balloon molly...
A balloon platy looks different.