Platy struggling to swim - Photo Added

Viviparous or Live bearing fish - Mollies, Platties, Guppies
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Lee_k
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Hi,

I fed peas yesterday and as you suggested - they loved it.

I've noticed since however the platy has come up with a silver/white mark or maybe a scale hanging off - Try get a pic but they wont stay still!!

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Any ideas?

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Just ran some water tests

PH 7.8
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 40 (maybe a bit less, bit more orange than 40, but not 20)

API Test kit
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Possible small knick/injury. It should clear up in a couple of days but keep an eye on it. If she (?) has been in the rams territory the ram may have caught her.
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You could use some Melafix to prevent secondary problems and aid the repair. ;)
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Enjoy your fish, shrimps and snails!
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