Update. FISH ARRIVED

You really shouldn't do this unless it's needed and it really isn't needed right now. I only do it when a fish is far worse off then hers. what she is experiencing is very normal.

Best thing to do is leave them alone, lights off, keep out of the room, etc.

 

i had to do the fish CPR to a cichlid once that came in barely alive... it was in my hand for about 5 minutes going back and fourth till it finally had enough energy to move. it lived and is still alive today couple years later. i wish your fish the best of luck! he should pull through you got a great setup there.

 

Oh no don't catch them or do any "cpr" on them. I was just telling my version of fish CPR that I've used extensively while putting in my years as an importer/wholesaler Never had to do it on smaller wrasses, mainly rare anthias that die when you look at them cross eyed.

 

Thanks. UGH they are so sad looking. I hate it.

I've got the lights off and will hope for the best.

 

no worries kacy all will work out ok

 

Thanks for all your support everyone!!! Really means a lot!!!

 

If they're breathing, there's not much more you can do. They'll probably come back around. Flasher's do stress easy though. I won't use my mag floater when my lights are on since my McCoskers freaks the f*%# out. Also, if I approach my tank too quickly, my Filamented will disappear for 20-30 min.

Sit back and relax; there's nothing more you can do now but wait. Keep us posted.

 

i thought she said the male stopped breathing. my bad

 

Is your tank covered? From memory I think yes, but I can't recall with what...

 

No she said the male is breathing heavy and not moving much, but breathing. Only time will tell now. I think they have a fighting chance.