Help! Clownfish breathing rapidly, sick?

[MarsOnBars]

She’s breathing really heavy but not showing signs of anything that I can tell, help!

 

[vetteguy53081]

She’s breathing really heavy but not showing signs of anything that I can tell, help!

Any lethargic behavior?
Loss of appetite?
Loss of color?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

There are many possible causes for this. First thing to do is increase the aeration (not just circulation) in the tank air stones are best, but if you don’t have one, try directing pump outflows so that they break the surface tension of the water - you need to see bubbles.
Other issues require more background information, this post explains that:

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Jay

 

[MarsOnBars]

Any lethargic behavior?
Loss of appetite?
Loss of color?

We got them Friday so unfortunately nothing to note in loss of apatite, but it’s definitely small. No lethargy, explores the tank with its mate and goes all over. Nothing to note with loss of color. Hope this helps!

 

[MarsOnBars]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

There are many possible causes for this. First thing to do is increase the aeration (not just circulation) in the tank air stones are best, but if you don’t have one, try directing pump outflows so that they break the surface tension of the water - you need to see bubbles.
Other issues require more background information, this post explains that:

Some Helpful Hints When Posting or Responding to Threads in the Fish Disease Treatment and Diagnosis Section

Aquarium Fish Disease Problem Solving Determining the best course of action for a problem with your aquarium can be a difficult task. Even advanced aquarists will often need to seek the help of others for complicated or unique issues. Our intent here on Reef 2 Reef is to offer expert advice...

www.reef2reef.com

Jay

I have some extra air stones and a pump laying around, will definitely throw one in