Ocellaris Clown breathing heavy?

[mony97]

So I have had my two clowns for just over two weeks and both have been doing well but today I noticed one of them breathing heavy, I have plenty of flow so this is not normal for these guys. He's not crusing around much and looks to be sleeping but the lights are on? Any ideas on what this may be or what I can do?

 

[tank a holic]

he may be stressed as the two are fighting for dominance
it could also be water related check your parameters and make sure all is in check

 

[mony97]

Parameters are good so hopefully it's just stress, will this go away

 

[cam78]

Smoker maybe?

 

[cam78]

Sorry, had to. Just have to wait and see. If water is good then you can't do anymore for him. Check salinity, and temp.

 

[tank a holic]

may want to turn the lights off so he and the other one will hide and quit fighting

 

[mony97]

Hey guys sorry for the late post and response to my thread (had a family outing that I attended). Just an update he is still breathing heavy and very minimal movement. I have been watching the tank for about an hour now and have seen no aggressive behavior so I dont believe this to be the issue.
Is there anything I can do for him/ her to help? This is very stressful and dont want to lose him/ her.

 

[tank a holic]

not really, if your ammo, trites, trates,temp and salinity are good its hard to tell what it is
I'd just turn the lights off, let him hide and hope 4 the best
I know thats crappy advise but

dunno what else to do
the other one is doing fine? what else is in the tank, nems? corals?

 

[mony97]

Yeah my second clown seems to be doing great, and only other tank mates are a cleaner shrimp and CUC no corals etc.
And I dont mind the "crappy" advice as you put it, I dont think it is bad at all your helping the best you can and at least giving me piece of mind that there is nothing I can do, so I'm not panicking and trying dumb things. Your help has been well helpful.

 

[tank a holic]

did we make it through the night?

 

[beaslbob]

Has you pH dropped down? If so could be a carbon dioxide build up.
Of it could be the dominance thing also.

 

[mony97]

Thanks for asking Tank, and yes he did. He seems fine know still not 100% but high 90's I think its was the dominance thing my black one has gotten just a little bigger and I think is establishing her territory? So feel much better now, thank you for all the help.

 

[tank a holic]

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