Breathing Rate of Discus

[BobB]

Are Discus generally rapid breathers. I know the warmer the water the less oxygen it would hold. But what would be excessive and something to be concerned with?

[Kagan]

adults do not breathe fast maybe 50-60 beats per minute.. Juvies breathe faster though. 80-90 beats per minute

[Timbo]

it often goes up when they are excited too. like when they eat, yu'll notice their breathing is more rapid

about 1 beat per sec is normal tho