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Hello any suggestions on this clown fish his gulls are coming out new tank looks healthy otherwise eating good ?

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If you are referring to what looks like the black frilly (spikes) part of the gill, I think that is normal anatomy. Is this a picasso clownfish? I have seen this on some of those before, although could also be some gill parasites making it stick our more than normal. Is it the same on both sides?

Edit: If this is in fact what you're referring to then I will confidently say it is normal, although not easily seen on all clownfish.
 
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Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I would agree - the gill "spikes" on Amphiprion clownfish are a normal part of their anatomy. This seems to be more visible on true percula versus ocellaris clowns. If there are no other symptoms, I wouldn't worry about it.

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Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I would agree - the gill "spikes" on Amphiprion clownfish are a normal part of their anatomy. This seems to be more visible on true percula versus ocellaris clowns. If there are no other symptoms, I wouldn't worry about it.

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Noticed just wanted to make sure he Gucci little fella looks good otherwise thx for your help !! @dallasdiamondexoticbully on IG
 
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If you are referring to what looks like the black frilly (spikes) part of the gill, I think that is normal anatomy. Is this a picasso clownfish? I have seen this on some of those before, although could also be some gill parasites making it stick our more than normal. Is it the same on both sides?

Edit: If this is in fact what you're referring to then I will confidently say it is normal, although not easily seen on all clownfish.
Thanks for your expertise I believe this fella is a gladiator Davinci or fancy white clown fish anyways thx for your help I’m glad it’s a normal thing
 
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Thanks for your expertise I believe this fella is a gladiator Davinci or fancy white clown fish anyways thx for your help I’m glad it’s a normal thing
And yes it is on both sides a little protrusion but he eating like a good fat boi so I’m happy
 

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And yes it is on both sides a little protrusion but he eating like a good fat boi so I’m happy
Yeah zoomed up it looks like some creature coming out of their gills! Glad we could help and welcome to R2R!
 
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Welcome to Reef2Reef!

I would agree - the gill "spikes" on Amphiprion clownfish are a normal part of their anatomy. This seems to be more visible on true percula versus ocellaris clowns. If there are no other symptoms, I wouldn't worry about it.

Jay
Thanks Jay - @dallasdiamondexoticbully
 
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