C. Regani breathing heavy

[Jay Cohen <jakeowen@earthlink.net>]

Hi Everyone,

	I recently bought a pair of Crenicichla Regani's. They were labeled as
C. regani "Rio Mamore", which is also where some of my apistos come from.
	They are in a brand new set up, a 30g tank with 6 silver tipped tetras,
and a pair of curviceps. Flourite for gravel, lots of plants, and two
large pieces of driftwood, and some rocks which I built caves with. I
use straight RO/DI water, with trace elements addded. 
      
	The problem is the female is breathing heavier than the male. (she was
like this when I got her) Her gill covers seem to be opened up a bit. I
do not see any damage, like inflamation or swelling.  The fish seem to
be acting "normal". The female is displaying for the male, and the male
chases her off. She is also chasing the curviceps around a little.
	Should I do anything for her? or just hope that my nice clean RO/DI
water will bring her back around? I am afraid to use any medications or
drugs, but if I must, I will.
Any advice is always appreciated.

Also, if anyone in the Monmouth County NJ area, would like some Apisto
"Rio Mamore" F1's or Apisto Eunotus F2's, please feel free to contact me
and we can work something out. I also travel alot, so I may be willing
to meet halfway..

Thanks,
Jay


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