Fish breathing heavily during acclimation

[Ocean’s Piece]

Don’t know if this is an issue but better safe than sorry. Just picked up two clownfish for my tank and they’re both breathing heavily. Is this normal? I assume so because they’re in a new environment and stressed from the ride back but I don’t want to risk anything

 

[Clo]

How are you acclimating them?

 

[Ocean’s Piece]

How are you acclimating them?

Floating for 30 right now and about to drip in 10 minutes for 25 minutes

 

[Ocean’s Piece]

They aren’t breathing as hard now but still heavier than normal. I think they’re starting to relax now

 

[vetteguy53081]

Floating for 30 right now and about to drip in 10 minutes for 25 minutes

Drip for 60-90 minutes and assure the salinity in acclimation container matches that of the tank or +/- 1 before introduction