Why is my blood parrot fish lying flat, pale, and can't breathe?

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Sir/Mam I'm having 2 blood parrot fish at my house for nearly 2 years. About an hour ago I found that the bigger fish is lying flat on the surface and it seems that is not able to breathe properly and it's colour has become white from red. While the other fish is totally normal and red in colour. Please I request you to hlp me out. I love them very much and I can't loose it. Pls hlp. Pet's info: Fish | Cichlid

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out. Pale gills are a serious concern. Providing additional oxygen is necessary for anemic animals to continue to deliver oxygen to organ. An airstone and pump will help, but an oxygen bottle would be better. As for a cause, a gill biopsy would be the first stop to rule in/out parasites or bacterial gill disease. Test and correct water quality. Good luck.

Why is my blood parrot fish lying flat, pale, and can't breathe?

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