fish breathing heavy

[evanjah]

i turned my protein skimmer off a few weeks ago thinking my tank water is to clean. Could it be why one is breathing heavy. All my parms are good. I mean all so no need to post them, lol. any ideas?

 

[flower]

Originally Posted by evanjah
http:///forum/post/3231129
i turned my protein skimmer off a few weeks ago thinking my tank water is to clean. Could it be why one is breathing heavy. All my parms are good. I mean all so no need to post them, lol. any ideas?

There are lots of reasons fish breath heavy...fighting, water quality, spooked, or sick to name a few. Is only one of many breathing heavy, or do you just have one fish?

 

[jimmyr1rider]

Originally Posted by evanjah
http:///forum/post/3231129
i turned my protein skimmer off a few weeks ago thinking my tank water is to clean. Could it be why one is breathing heavy. All my parms are good. I mean all so no need to post them, lol. any ideas?
Never heard of someone thinking their water was too clean before Did you quarantine the fish before you put him in? <-- If hes new or have you had him in for a while?

 

[evanjah]

hahah its an orange shoulde rtang, had him for over two years now. Hes changing to an adult. kinda cool. Other fish are leaving him alone. he almost seems spooked, never seen it before. kinda weird

 

[hunt]

When ever i put food in my tank all my fish start swimming around and breathing heavily, never concerned me.

 

[t316]

Originally Posted by evanjah
http:///forum/post/3231222
hahah its an orange shoulde rtang, had him for over two years now. Hes changing to an adult. kinda cool. Other fish are leaving him alone. he almost seems spooked, never seen it before. kinda weird
All teenagers breath a little heavy as they are coming into adulthood....

I know I did....

 

[aquaknight]

Was pH and/or alkalinity included in your parameter testing?