Please eyeball this clownfish problem.

[Wen]

Yesterday noticed a small raised sore/injury on our female clown’s back. Today it is 3x the size.
I’m guessing an injury that is infected, but not sure, it looks unlike any infection I’ve seen before.
No new fish in system. All tankmates look great.
She’s 8+ years, eats normally, acts normal and the pair preparing for egg laying again.

 

[Wen]

Been keeping an eye on this and looking for advice. I’m waiting for her to lay eggs before removing her to qt, hopefully tonight.
The injury started small, then swollen with dark grey around it, then a crack started to show.
The injury appears less dark, no red, just seeing a deep crack with pink flesh. I’d say it looks less irritated but crack looks deeper. ( maybe cause swelling is down.)
Sorry for bad pics.

 

[Leslie Tabor]

I wouldn't pull her out. Looks like she got bit or banged into a rock. Definitely looks better which is good. I would feed her really well, use some Selcon, keep your water quality up and monitor. I have had a female angel with that same type of injury and she healed up beautifully with no intervention. If it starts to look worse or she seems to be deteriorating then Hospital tank her.

 

[Leslie Tabor]

Oh my gosh, I just realized you posted this Friday! I am surprised no one responded until today! I am really happy she is looking better.

 

[Skynyrd Fish]

Yes she is looking better. I almost wanted to say isopod?? Keep monitoring. She’s a great looking clown.