Balloon Belly Molly Swimming Vertically

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fishygirl17

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Hi!

On Sunday my family and I purchased a Balloon Belly Molly to be friends with one we've currently had.

My mom said she noticed her swimming like this at the store before we bought her, but I didn't notice until we had gotten her home.

She swims perfectly fine, but when she stops and stays still in a spot she slowly turns up until she's basically sitting vertically, then she corrects herself and continues swimming.

I've tried feeding her peas and I've put some aquarium salt in, but she's still acting this way.

She seems perfectly healthy otherwise, she swims fine, plays with the other fish and is eating.

What's wrong with her and how do I help?
 
Update:

I've now noticed my other balloon molly is starting to do the same thing as well. Could it be an illness?
 
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