Heavy breathing in the winter months always gets a formalin treatment and airstone addition first in my book. After checking ammonia levels if they are in a new tank.
I would feed him 2-3 times a day as much as he'll eat in 10 mins and siphon the left overs at the 30 min mark. Esentially a 5-10% water change each feeding. Frequent small water changes will help keep the pH buffered
The next week will be dicey but you have a chance IMHO.
Target 30 days in hypo, then top off evaporation with 1.025 saltwater.
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