Yellow watchman goby is breathing heavy

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  1. SwimsWithFish

    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Just got home from a weeks vacation today. The tank is looking fine, all params are in check, clowns happy corals open... The only thing is my yellow watchman goby is breathing rapidly! Hes opening and closing his mouth constantly. When i got home the AC was off and the tank water was at 84.5. Is that the problem? Hes eating well. Whats up? :confused:
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Hes still doing it and temp is back to normal... Hes swimming fine and everything but till breathing hard.
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    nwfd1725 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    keep an eye on him make sure he is eating well and keep your parameters in check. Also may try feeding him food soaked in selcon and garlic and monitor
     
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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Will do, thanks!
     
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    He not doing good. Hes propped against a rock, hardly breathing. Params are perfect! Other fish and corals are great! Wth?
     

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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Just fed and he ate:confused: i also discovered a cut on his mouthx
     

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    SwimsWithFish Giant Squid

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    Just found him dead. The lfs and I chalked it up to a bacterial infection caused by the tank overheating.
     
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    lillys Grandad Horrid Stonefish

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    That sux...:(
    I have a chromis that is aspirating heavily...but I know that is because the dotty back has attacked and ultimately killed another peaceful tank mate.:angry:
     
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