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Sick Platy?

April 26, 2017platy sick

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Sick Platy?

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Hi guys, I have scoured your site for some clue to what might be ailing my platy but haven’t had any luck. I’m hoping you will help! I have a red platy (Mr. Orange–sorry it’s not very imaginative but my 2 year old thinks it’s appropriate) who is just over a year old. Just over the past two weeks it seems that he has developed a bit of a bump under his top fin. He seems to be spending a bit more time at the bottom of the tank than usual and getting to the top seems to be a little hard for him–almost like he’s top heavy. I also noticed on one occasion that he had what looked like string rather than poop hanging! He is eating well, socializing with his tank mate (a black Molly–Mr.. Black), just a little less vigorously. Otherwise, there are no physical symptoms I can see other than he just seems off. I supplement his fish flake diet with occasional spinach and (skinless) peas. We have a new 10 gallon tank with a power filt