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I just completed a 5min freshwater dip on my yellow tang. Temp and PH was matched. after about 10 minutes back in the tank(QT), he is laying on its side breathing rapidly. I'm guessing the dip really stressed him out. Ive done the dip before with my other fishes before as part of my quarantine process and they went back to normal right after. Is there anything I can do to help reduce the stress? I know fish can die from being overstressed. I know for some tangs, its normal to lay on its side. With his heavy breathing, I know this isn't normal. He swims around for a bit when I nudge him, but goes back to its side after a bit. Part of me wants me to just leave him alone and recover but i'm also tempted to nudge him every once in a while so he swims around. I feel that causes more stress. but it relieves my personal stress knowing he is still swimming.. lol.
ammonia/nitrites is zero. What can I do? Is he on its way out or can he recover?
ammonia/nitrites is zero. What can I do? Is he on its way out or can he recover?
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