Normal clownfish coloration?

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Greetings all!

We recently finished cycling our 32g Biocube and added our small group of fish and inverts(2 snowflake clowns, 1 royal gramma, 1 fire shrimp, and small cuc). Everyone is doing well but I noticed the coloration on the clownfish after seeing them in the full lights today. The parts with the black outline at the edge of the white and orange all have a slightly marbled or blotchy look. Is this normal or do I need to think of picking up a medication? They are eating well (pellets and mysis rotation) and seem fine otherwise. Thanks for the advice and apologies for any formatting issues from my phone.

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That's interesting. Looks like they are smeared watercolors. Don't think it's anything to be worried about at this point. Surly not enough to warrant medication. Since they are juveniles, their colors are still in a bit of flux. Wait and watch is my opinion at this point.
 
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it could be their regular color, I have even seen slightly blue markings on clownfish, or it could be some bruising from establishing dominance. Just monitor for any changes
 

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