Rapid Breathing?

[kparker]

I just purchased my first marine fish yesterday, two false percs (tank raised),and I followed proper acclimation. (Floated bags, and drip acclimated for a couple of hours, until water volume doubled.) The two clowns appear to be breathing rapidly, what would a normal respiration rate be? Tank has been thoroughly cycled for a couple of months (Xenia looks great) and water parameters are good. 0 Ammonia, 0 Nitrite, 0 Nitrates, 8.3 ph, 1.025 spg., 0 phosphates. Could they just be stressed?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Kodiak5500]

do you have water flow on the top of the tank so the water inst stagnit. If you dont they could be getting no oxygen do to no gas exchange. turn a power head so its facing the top of the tank

 

[jmadison]

+1 i agree with Kodiak, make sure you have your water oxygenated enough. Make sure there is a good ripple at the surface of the water.

 

[kparker]

I have 2 Koralia 3's moving the surface, and with my overflow and sump I know have more than adequate gas exchange. The larger of the two has a more normal rate of breathing today but the smaller of the pair is still breathing quickly.