Zebra Danio curved spine/lethargic

[jacksdad]

As above, one of my zebra danio has developed a curved spine, quite a sharp sideways bend, its swimming on its side and very thin.
I've searched online but cannot find a diagnosis, its eating as much as it can but struggles to get the food. I've now put it in hospital tank: what treatment would you suggest?

[Tycho]

Sounds similar to something that happened to one of my guppies 12/18 months ago... sadly I'm not aware of anything that can be done... my guppy didn't seem overly bothered at first but once it started loosing weight it didn't last long (maybe a week or so).

[Ric]

If there are no obvious signs of illness, like an injury or infection, then a bent spine usually points towards old age or genetics or, in case of livebearers, overbreeding.
If the danio can no longer swim properly and is getting thinner, I would be inclined to euthanize it. Sorry

[jacksdad]

Thanks guys: I was thinking it maybe best to let it go
All the other fish are fine, the water is perfect/same readings as always, no signs of any illness or injury. It still saddens me to lose a fish though, even if its natural causes.

[WinterRose73]

Poor thing

[jacksdad]

Now out of its misery
I've still got 6 healthy zebra danio in this 160l tank, and 4 in my 300l set up: Think I'll move these all into the smaller tank, still room for them. 10 together might get them breeding as well !

[plankton]

Sorry for your loss.

[Gingerlove05]

Sorry for your loss