TFA101

Little Spot, the aggressive platy is now a shy girl. All she does is lounge behind anything availble and stays out of site. My Corys are more active than her. Should I be concerned? I also have schooling harlequins. Might they be intimidating to her?

COBettaCouple

It could be - also Platys get lonely with just 1. They're social and like groups of at least 3.

TFA101

but that's the whole reason I separated her, because she's agressive to anything that looks like a platy ( this includes her reflection! I tried )

COBettaCouple

Is she aggressive with other platys if they're in the tank with the harlequins?

TFA101

yes she was. there was another platy in the tank with her when the harlequins came, and she consistently attacked the other platy until the other platy died (NOTE** The other platy was about 1.5" longer!)

COBettaCouple

Her behavior sounds like a pregnant Platy, almost. It's odd that she's shy of the harlequins.

Is there a way you could post a current pic of her?

TFA101

no, not enough technology (or time for that matter)


but i could give a description...


she's a sunburst strain, bloated appearance (has been present for 2 months), no gravid spot, colors are slightly less than "vibrant" >> looks mildly washed out

COBettaCouple

Does she eat? Does she have white/stringy poo? That sounds like a potential parasites issue.

TFA101

She eats like a pig when food hits the water, but she goes back into hiding after she finishes.

Her waste products are a lighter shade of brown, sometimes white, usually somewhat red

COBettaCouple

Hmm.. doesn't sound like a parasite or bacterial issue.