Ill Platy?

[eweeb]

Hi! was wondering if anyone could help me. I have two female platys which Ive had for a month or so. Theyve got on well but today one started being aggressive towards the other, nipping and ramming. Ive just noticed that the one being attacked has white poo. could she be ill? could this be why the other female platy is being aggressive? my tank other then that is all fine, 0 for nitrites and ammonia, nitrates r about 15. thanks in adavnce for any help!!

 

[Betta splendens]

No, they're just being normal. I would suggest getting another female or better yet one or two males.

I don't know about the excrement, but my fishs' are sometimes white sometimes normal...not sure what causes it.

 

[WILDER]

Try some shelled peas on her for a few days if no improvemnt could be internal parasites.
Check the anus to see if its enlarged or red and inflamed.

 

[eweeb]

Thanks for both of your responses. getting another platy to even out the ratio seems like a good idea.

Ive had a good look and apart from the poo everything else is normal, no redness or swelling around the anus. i will do as you suggest and check for improvements!! if it is an internal parasite what is the best course of action? do I have to treat the whole tank incase it has spread like you do with fungus, or is it best to separate the fish. Thanks again!