rapid breathing?

[s_stinger]

How do you classify between rapid breathing and/or normal breathing? howabout once every second? My ocellaris clown has around half an inch long white scratch on its body, not sure what caused this. It breathes somewhat a bit heavier and more noticeable than the other smaller one, which is fine. It stopped eating for 1 day however yesterday it resumes eating again. Is she in critical condition?

 

[danmhippo]

Rather then relying on breathing rate, maybe it would be much quicker if you try to find tell tell sign about any abnormality in water chemistry.

 

[s_stinger]

wow, that's a quick reply danmhippo 8)
water chemistry: no ammonia, nitrite and only a tiny trace of nitrate, SG 1.023, pH is 8.2. The other fish and all corals (fully expanding) are fine.

 

[Robin Goodfellow]

It breathes somewhat a bit heavier and more noticeable than the other smaller one, ....

hi.
You answered you own question.... it is breathing more rapidly.