Re: Weather Loach 'ulcer'?
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Sorry for the late reply.
It does look to me like it might be an ulcer (although I'm not familiar with that species of fish), and you've been undertaking the correct treatment that I would have done (although I rarely find an improvement after 3 days and often have to extend the treatment by a couple of days and then wait for a few days to see if there's a latent effect/improvement).
As the water quality is fine after the move (presumably you moved across the filter media so there oughtn't to be too much of a swing in water chemistry), what may have happened is that she's struggling to adjust after the sudden change of environment incl less biofilm in a comparatively immature tank and consequently may have injured herself in the process such as darting around to try to get her bearings or hiding herself in strange locations (such a you've already described).
Personally, I've had some very good outcomes and complete turnarounds with Melafix in recent years on other fish (much more than I've ever had with actual medications), to my surprise and delight. I would have a search to check that it's compatible with your tankmates (eg I think surface breathers may struggle with it or require extra water-surface agitation).