Rubbing?

[emgclover]

something thats concerning me is that i just went to go and check on her only to find that she was swimming up to the filter and rubbing her belly up against it! None of the other fish have done this and i find it wiered that she is I hope she is ok, is this normal?

 

[snowyangel]

Sorry for not replying right away, didn't see it. This rubbing /flicking, does it happen on other objects as well, like the gravel and decor? And does it happen often? If so, this may be a sign of one or more of the following: ICH, high ammonia,nitrites, or any unblances in the water. But if she's only doing it rarely and doesn't look irritated when doing it, could be just an itch. I've seen some of my fish scratch themselves once in while when my waters fine.

 

[emgclover]

Yeah i've only ever seen my platy do it once and none of the other fish have done it. Must have been an itch! Water is fine too, thanx for the help.

 

[snowyangel]

Glad to be of service