copper banded hyper ventilating.

[refer]

Its sitting on the bottom of my tank. I just found it up against the overflow at the top. I touch it then went to the bottom and is doing the same. Its been eating I dont know what the problem is. Nitrate is a little high 0.5 or 10 Amonia 0 ph 8.2 nitrite 0, Sal 1.023 temp 79 help please

[cobra2326]

I had this same issue. Mine ate well and acted normal but breathed heavily for about 4 days. Day 5 it was on the bottom. I did a 5min FW dip and it's condition improved, but it eventually went back to the bottom. Can you post some pics? I'd also like to know whats up here.

[Vinnie71975]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11397179#post11397179 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by refer
Its sitting on the bottom of my tank. I just found it up against the overflow at the top. I touch it then went to the bottom and is doing the same. Its been eating I dont know what the problem is. Nitrate is a little high 0.5 or 10 Amonia 0 ph 8.2 nitrite 0, Sal 1.023 temp 79 help please Sounds like a Lack of O2 in the water to me? if you have a Sump tryin adding a Bubble stone like those used in FW with a good air pump! Good luck and hope hes ok!