Platy Has Weird White Scale Thing?

[AmtotheBurr]

So I noticed a day or so ago that Persia the platy has a weird white thing going on. It looks like his scales are sticking out maybe? Can someone tell me if this is a fungus or what they think it is? It isn't too bad and just a bit on each side and a spot on his back. The other fish have nothing like this.
Thanks

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Not sure... Could be columnaris. That's a bacterial infection.

 

[nic1]

Are there many males in the tank that like to have a punch up over the ladies?
I have two that are are constantly competing and fighting for affection and sometimes the smaller one gets scratched up looks a little like this...

 

[AmtotheBurr]

There are no females, only six males and no fighting. They get along. I will just monitor it and see how he does

 

[AmtotheBurr]

Good news! As of last night, it cleared up on his own. Not sure what happened, but glad it's not an infection