Firefish breathing

[bsharding1982]

I just brought home these little firefish. Aclimated an hour then put them in my QT. One looks fine but the other is doing this with their mouth. Can't tell if this is gasping or not. Should I do anything or is he just stressed from the new home?

Thank you.

 

[rubertoe93]

Welcome!!
sorry it won’t let me open the video! Is there plenty of oxygen in the water?

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome, it looks normal to me.

 

[bsharding1982]

The 20 gallon is about half full and I have a little HOB filter waterfalling down. I can try more surface agitation.

See if this works better https://photos.app.goo.gl/XUN5gC8ZnBj6rMSu7

 

[bsharding1982]

Welcome, it looks normal to me.

I was just worried because only one of them is doing it.

 

[Fred2482]

Unders

I was just worried because only one of them is doing it.

Understand, from the video I dont see anything to worry about. I have had 4 for over a year and a half.

 

[38bill]

Looks like its interested in food. Probably be OK.

 

[bsharding1982]

Unders

Understand, from the video I dont see anything to worry about. I have had 4 for over a year and a half.

Awesome, thank you.

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[MERKEY]

Hello and welcome to R2R!

 

[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun..

 

[maceto]

Welcome!

 

[P-Dub]

WELCOME!!! Wait and see. Respond appropriately when needed.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I just brought home these little firefish. Aclimated an hour then put them in my QT. One looks fine but the other is doing this with their mouth. Can't tell if this is gasping or not. Should I do anything or is he just stressed from the new home?

Thank you.

allow it time to adjust. Also assure ammonia and nitrate levels are not elevated and increase oxygen if you feel the need to

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[BaysEndReef]

 

[bsharding1982]

Thanks everyone. I don't think he is going to make it. He is sitting on the bottom struggling to stay upright. The other one looks great, swimming around and eating.

Seems like whenever I try to buy a pair one doesn't make it. Had the same issue with a pair of clowns.

I had a 75 and 150 a while ago and got out for a little while when we had kids. Started one 75 a few months ago and I am waiting on my return pump to get my second one going this week. One is corals and reef fish and the other will be fish only.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Bepis]

I just brought home these little firefish. Aclimated an hour then put them in my QT. One looks fine but the other is doing this with their mouth. Can't tell if this is gasping or not. Should I do anything or is he just stressed from the new home?

Thank you.

Nah he’s just a little stressed leave the lights off and wait to feed for a little bit. He should be fine

 

[Macbalacano]

Welcome!