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Definitely learning that :(
One piece of advice is research what you want first. I’ll give you an example. I put my six line wrasse and any time I put a new fish, it goes berserk. Needless I haven’t put any new fish for a while and currently trying to trap it. I should have put the wrasse in last in line. But live and learn. And don’t worry. That’s why we are all here. Just ask.
 
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One piece of advice is research what you want first. I’ll give you an example. I put my six line wrasse and any time I put a new fish, it goes berserk. Needless I haven’t put any new fish for a while and currently trying to trap it. I should have put the wrasse in last in line. But live and learn. And don’t worry. That’s why we are all here. Just ask.
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Looks like lemonade.

jokes aside, how olds your tank? you might be ready for fish
We have had him a week and a half. The tank has been running 5 months and had fish in it for 4 months. He didn't eat yesterday or this morning. I called the fish store waiting on a call back.
 

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I have the api saltwater master test kit. Which one is better?

The copperband is thin and is breathing too fast (mouth agape). I presume it isn't eating?

How long have you had it?
Has it been dosed with praziquantel?

Jay
 
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The copperband is thin and is breathing too fast (mouth agape). I presume it isn't eating?

How long have you had it?
Has it been dosed with praziquantel?

Jay
We have had him a week and half. He hasn't been treated with that. Where can I get it?
 

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Ammonia is ok. You have to start quarantining your new fish. IE separate tank. Have to drip acclimate ,not just drop in. and treat as necessary
 
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Your fish store would likely have it. You could order it online, but I wouldn't want to wait that long. Prazi can be dosed directly into the display tank.
We have had him a week and half. He hasn't been treated with that. Where can I get it?
We just gave him a dose. Now we wait and hope he will be ok
 

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Was the fish quarantined prior to adding it to your tank? I don't see anything that resembles ich, velvet or Brook....... the fast respiration rate combined with the not eating can mean flukes. I'm going to tag the #fishmedic to see if they can look at your video and info about your tank to lead you towards the right course of action.
I agree with what everyone else said (except about the API test - which if done correctly - In my experience works just fine) - but just my opinion.

One quick comment though - that I didn't see mentioned - if you're going to put it into a hospital/QT tank - I would tend to treat the rest of your fish as well - but certainly watch the others very carefully or any illness. Best of luck - and keep us up to date:)
 

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