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06-03-2011, 10:26 PM
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My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
Hey guys and gals,
I have a sunset platy and it looks like he has some black scales on the top of his back. Anybody have any idea what it could be...? I'm trying to get some pics up asap. TANKS, Molecularmann |
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06-03-2011, 10:31 PM
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Re: My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
Is the platy racing around the tank? This can indicate high ammonia levels i think. But sunset platys have black coloring to them it could just be a color variation. A picture would help alot.
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06-03-2011, 10:50 PM
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Re: My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
here are the pics
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06-03-2011, 10:57 PM
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Re: My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
Alright, I need you to look at the fish and see if the spots are sticking out like a fungus or are they flat against the fish like scales. Honestly it looks like a color morph. I'll get back to you as soon as i can but i need to sleep.
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06-04-2011, 08:21 AM
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Re: My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
I agree,the fish looks healthy to me.It seems like coloring.Like DJ said,look and see if its raised.Also do you notice if the fish flashes?(scrapes against objects,like trying to scratch an itch?)HEavy breathing or clamped fins?
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06-04-2011, 12:10 PM
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Re: My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
It appears that the black is flat avaunt his body and isn't a growth. He is sort of racing around the tank a little, more like spuratic secessions of darting around the tank.
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06-04-2011, 12:47 PM
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Re: My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
Yeah its most likely a color variation. But you should test your water parameters just incase. Beautiful fish btw.
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06-04-2011, 02:18 PM
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Re: My sunset platy is in TROUBLE!
if hes darting,check the water params.It could just be he has energy,but it wouldnt hurt to test.
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