Is my fish pregnant or sick?

I have a marigold platy (female) and a Swordtail (male). However, lately I have noticed that my platy has been acting strange. Instead of normal actions, she has been swimming vertically for the last day and has something pearly white on her bottom, under her tail. My male fish has been acting up too, and has been biting her constantly... I have them separated now, but is she sick or pregnant? She has had frys before, but she has never acted strangely like this before.

Is my fish pregnant or sick?
DO NOT add chemicals or salts to your tank. These will not cure swim bladder. Swimming vertically is a sign or a possiable sign of swim bladder, however it sounds a little more like she may be pregnant.





What does the white patch at her tail look like?





She could be pregnant with a swim bladder complication. Swimbladder is easily cured using crushed peas or greens of any kind. Feeding your fish these once a week is good for their digestion any way. Try feeding her a few greens and see if she clears up.





Also has her belly dropped?
Reply:the white thing on her bottom is the birth canal, she is pregnant and will be giving birth very soon! Report It

Reply:Hi!


It sounds like she has a swim bladder infection, which is bacterial or fungal. Treat her right away with Fungus Guard by Jungle, Fungus Eliminator by Jungle, and some Dr. Wellfish aquarium salt.





It is serious and needs immediate attention. Another good remedy is Pimafix. To use these medications, it's best to remove the carbon from the filter during treatment. Follow the directions carefully, and take care of her immediately.
Reply:She might be pregnant, or the pearly white thing on her bottom is poo.
Reply:I think she is pregnat