black and white perculas breathing hard?

Question

just got the two black and white clowns finally found. Anyways it seems that they are breathing hard and I check all levels and they seem alright, no problems with the damels that were in there. tank is a 46gal bow and has been up for about 6 months. my clowns in the 55 are doing great that been up for over a year and had no problems when I got them. are these black and white ones different then the orange and white ones?. any help would be great

Answer 1

Watching your fish may seem to be elementary, but it is a very important part of the hobby. Most of the time it is fun just to watch fish. It would be impossible to explain all the different types of behavior that fish exhibit, but there are a few common things that you can watch for that will help you know what your fish is communicating.

Are they scratching themselves against the rocks or other decorations of the tank and breathing hard? Treat for Ich.

Is the fish breathing hard and fast? This is often caused by a lack of oxygen in the water, perhaps as a result of high ammonia levels, or a malfunctioning filter. In either case, noticing this situation can help you quickly resolve the situation.

Answer 2

My orange and white clown took two weeks to get over the stress of being moved to a new tank. Keep an eye on the damsels to make sure that they aren't secretly harassing the clowns.
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