White lips on the clownfish

[SethIstanbul]

Hello ,

The clownfish that i bought last week had a small white color on the lips. Now it is geting bigger and more clear? What would be the problem? Any comments?

Thank you,

 

[Sharkbait19]

Whiter pictures would help, but it looks like an injury to me. Often this happens as a result of fighting other clowns. Generally they will clear up on their own, but sometimes can get infected and need to be treated.

 

[SethIstanbul]

Here are some better photos, thanks for your comments

 

[Jekyl]

#fishmedic

 

[Jay Hemdal]

That does look like injury/mucus from "lip locking" with another clownfish. You may never see it happen as it is over in a split second and while you are in the room, the clowns will "pretend" to get along.

That said - I can't 100% rule out ich from that picture. Does this fish have any small white spots on its fins or elsewhere on the body, or just its face?

 

[SethIstanbul]

That does look like injury/mucus from "lip locking" with another clownfish. You may never see it happen as it is over in a split second and while you are in the room, the clowns will "pretend" to get along.

That said - I can't 100% rule out ich from that picture. Does this fish have any small white spots on its fins or elsewhere on the body, or just its face?

It is just at the face for the moment but it was on the lip now it spread to the face

 

[Jay Hemdal]

It is just at the face for the moment but it was on the lip now it spread to the face

You can try setting up your phone to video the tank then leave the room. In reviewing the video, watch for any behavior between the clowns that could be fighting (even if contact isn’t made).