Discus breathing rapidly

[jacko200]

Hey everyone,

I have a beautiful male discus that seems to be breathing a lot faster than the normal, relaxed mode..however, he seems perfectly fine..swims, eats, chases the other little fish, forages for food etc..

Is this normal, cause I don't really think so..?


Looking at it closer, it's breathing much heavier on the right gill than the left.

[JoeDiscus85]

Could be gill flukes, Just got done treating mine for flukes. Used malachite green and formalin for medication.



Joe

[Matt15]

You need to hit him twice with a med called Praziquantel. Once you've finished the course be sure to watch his appetite as alot of discus won't eat afterwards.