platy sitting at top

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ayrton

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I have a 10 gallon tank with a platy that has been sitting at the top for last week. If you go near her she takes of and swims around but will go back to the top corner once you leave. This moring she was swimming downwards by the filter. Her color is fine and the water tests all come back perfect. I have done weekly water changes as well. Any ideas. The last few days she has not been eating.

Thanks very much.
 
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