Advocate01
Aquarium Advice Newbie
- Joined
- Jun 3, 2011
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- 2
Hi folks,
Sorry my first post has to be a question but I am really stuck and need help. I have just received delievery of a batch of guppies brought from a 'breeder' though I have serious doubt about that now.
Aside from messing up the order, I ordered one male and one female of each of their 6 breeds, a total of twelve fish. I received 16 fish randomly assorted. One female was DOA but I was aware of the risks when I ordered them. Despite saying the fish would be heat packed they were not.
My biggest problem is that one of the females has an odd 'thing' on her tail. I have googled around but found no clue as to what the 'thing' might be. I have included photos of it for identification. It is best described as a worm like growth either latched into or erupting from her flesh at the base of the tail. The area is raised and looks inflamed though hard to tell since the tail is red.
I have no idea what this could be or if it is something the other fish in the batch could have. I really need some advice.
Secondly, cause I'm having that sort of day, another female in the batch has what seems to be a ruptured hernia or something. She is defecating from a hole in the middle of her chest! I haven't any action shots of it occuring but I have a good shot of the hole.
Again I need advice and guidance on what is happening and how best to deal with it.
Many thanks in advance.
Sorry my first post has to be a question but I am really stuck and need help. I have just received delievery of a batch of guppies brought from a 'breeder' though I have serious doubt about that now.
Aside from messing up the order, I ordered one male and one female of each of their 6 breeds, a total of twelve fish. I received 16 fish randomly assorted. One female was DOA but I was aware of the risks when I ordered them. Despite saying the fish would be heat packed they were not.
My biggest problem is that one of the females has an odd 'thing' on her tail. I have googled around but found no clue as to what the 'thing' might be. I have included photos of it for identification. It is best described as a worm like growth either latched into or erupting from her flesh at the base of the tail. The area is raised and looks inflamed though hard to tell since the tail is red.
I have no idea what this could be or if it is something the other fish in the batch could have. I really need some advice.
Secondly, cause I'm having that sort of day, another female in the batch has what seems to be a ruptured hernia or something. She is defecating from a hole in the middle of her chest! I haven't any action shots of it occuring but I have a good shot of the hole.
Again I need advice and guidance on what is happening and how best to deal with it.
Many thanks in advance.