Potential problem with rapid breathing

[Winwood]

So I recieved a pair of GBR clowns (akindynos) pair from live aquaria a couple weeks ago. Since they're arrival the male has done nothing but thrive however the female has maintained a very rapid breathing rate the entire time I've had her. Any ideas what this could stem from? She seems otherwise healthy, hosting, eating etc..

 

[clowns101]

I have seen fish keep a higher breathing rate and be just fine.I havent seen problems of it,but Ive always watched how they do.

 

[Winwood]

Hmm, well I kinda was wondering about that, I just don't know. I would hate to lose her as she is quite beautiful and gets along well with her smaller companion.

 

[clowns101]

I understand!Ive been lookin for this sp. for a bit now but havent pulled the trigger.If I did I would be just as worried!

 

[Winwood]

Ok there is something definetely wrong, when I fed she went for the food but did not ingest it. I administered a formalin 3 dip at 3 times the recommended dosage for 30 minutes. Should I be doing anything else?

 

[Winwood]

I have returned her to the tank now. She is still breathing quite rapidly, however the dip seems to uncover something that might be ailing her. It appears she has small white blotches on her pectoral fins. My guess would be she has some sort of parasite. Maybe flukes? I really don't know hopefully some of you may have some insight on this. Please chime in as I am very much at a loss with this.

 

[Ron Popeil]

i think now would be a good time to set up a dark QT tank with a depressed salinity and run some copper. keep the temperature around 75 or so.

and cross your fingers.

 

[Winwood]

I guess that is what I shall do, thanks Jordan. This is so disheartening!

 

[clowns101]

i think now would be a good time to set up a dark QT tank with a depressed salinity and run some copper. keep the temperature around 75 or so.

and cross your fingers.

That sounds best.I hope she gets better.

 

[Winwood]

Well this morning I woke up and she is still alive although still breathing very rapidly. I don't know if the formalin dip helped or not but she appears to be swimming more normally. I'm on the fence as to whether or not give her further treatment which may induce unneccessary stress. I'm going to pick up a 20 gallon tank today just in case though.

 

[clowns101]

Did you extend your warantty at DFS?I would call them and see if they can do that!