petricola sick?

rummynose · Post by **rummynose** » 24 Jul 2007, 02:54

My female petricola appears to be quite pregnant.

Today I noticed she's laying on the bottom and breathing quickly. She moves occasionally in kinda jerky motions appearing to rub her gills.

Thoughts?

BigB · Post by **BigB** » 24 Jul 2007, 07:08

check the water params. Usually when they scratch their gills its from high ammonia or nitrites, and that would explain the heavy breathing. Also check for any parasites in the gills also.