Possible Fish Tuberculosis! Urgent!

I have a ten gallon tank that currently houses a dwarf gourami, two female platies, one female molly, and a male guppy. It is a cycled tank (0 ammonia and nitrites, 30 nitrates) and has been set up for about 6 months. I am very concerned about one of the platys because over the last few months, it's been clamping its fins a lot, its gills have been red, it hides quite frequently, and it has been developing a curved spine. It has been eating normally and all the other fish seem to be unaffected. I initially thought that these were symptoms of stress because this particular platy is sometimes harassed and chased by the male guppy. But then I read that a curved spine is a symptom of fish tuberculosis! The problem is, I don't know whether or not my fish is just stressed or actually has TB. If it is TB, what can I do to prevent the infection from spreading to me or the other fish? Please help! Thank you!
I attached two pictures, if that helps. Sorry, they are not super clear.

 

It’s unlikely TB but more like a deformity due to inbreeding. While it has curved spine, which is a symptom there isn’t a loss of color or any missing scales, lesions or wasting.

TB is rare and often new beginners think that’s what it is, especially with livebearers.

 

It could be vitamin deficiency or an injury. If it were me, I would put it into qt. If it gets worse in the next 24 hours, I’d be looking at all of the others. If he’s ok in a week, I’d put him back in. And while fish tb can be transmitted to humans, it is not human tuberculosis. If you have a wound on your hands, you may get a rash. It’s one of those things you need to watch for. It’s not a simple diagnosis. Don’t panic. It’s most likely an injury. But I wouldn’t take the chance. I’d qt him. Watch closely. Keep us posted? Please?

 

Thank you, that's really helpful! Will the injury or deformity impact the fish's quality of life? Is there anything I can do to help it while it's in quarantine?

 

Thank you, that's really helpful! Will the injury or deformity impact the fish's quality of life? Is there anything I can do to help it while it's in quarantine?

Unfortunately, not much. You can add aquarium salt to help him be more comfortable. Just 1/2 teaspoon per gallon or slightly less.

 

I put the platy in the quarantine tank (using gloves, just to be safe). I'll keep a close eye on her, and hopefully she'll be ok. Thank you so much for your help!

 

I put the platy in the quarantine tank (using gloves, just to be safe). I'll keep a close eye on her, and hopefully she'll be ok. Thank you so much for your help!

Keep us updated? Please?
Watch the other fish too. We’re here for you.

 

Honestly...I think culling the fish is an option to prevent the genetics from spreading...It may sound cold and all that but many breeders cull fish that could be detrimental to the species later on.

 

Honestly...I think culling the fish is an option to prevent the genetics from spreading...It may sound cold and all that but many breeders cull fish that could be detrimental to the species later on.

Unfortunately, I agree. Killing obviously malformed fish on the breeders side is done all the time. Killing for unwanted color variations or fin shape, whatever, if the fish is otherwise healthy should be able to be sold as “pet quality” just like animals. Another unfortunately is people buy pet quality then breed. Too many breeders want every fry they can get to sell to LFS. But none of this really helps the OP. Start a discussion thread.