Breathing Heavily?

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  1. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

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    Hey guys, so i installed two power heads yesterday and that was the only change in the tank. My foxface has been breathing pretty heavily and Im not sure what the cause is? I have a common clown that seems to be doing well and is breathing normally. If any of you could help me out it would be appreciated. I just got done testing my water and I only have a master kit that does PH,Ammonia,Nitrites and Nitrates.
    P.H - 8.2
    Ammonia - 0 ppm
    Nitrite - 0 ppm
    Nitrate -0 ppm
    Temperature- 78 degrees F
    Specific gravity - closer to 1.022 then 1.021
    Thanks in advance
    Swifty
     
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    A change in flow will stress some fish out. I had that happen to my hawkfish. It took a few days for it to mellow out. You may want to only turn on one of your powerheads for now. Wait for a week, then turn the other one on. Just feel it out. He is just stressed.
     
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  3. Froc3

    Froc3 Fire Goby

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    A change in flow killed a few of my fish. I would suggest turning one off for awhile and introducing it when your fish get used to having one in there.
     
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  4. Swifty1189

    Swifty1189 Bristle Worm

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    Sounds like a plan ill keep one on for now...
    Thank you both very much
     
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