Clown fish got stung by bristleworm?

[Swede's Reef]

My clownfish starting breeding about 2 months ago laying eggs ever2-3 weeks. The female is fiercely protecting the eggs. She is attacking all cuc getting close. I think she tangled with a a bristleworm and got bristles stuck around the face. Anything I can do? She was fine late last night but now has what looks like bristles around the side of the face. Sorry about the bad picture.

 

[vetteguy53081]

My clownfish starting breeding about 2 months ago laying eggs ever2-3 weeks. The female is fiercely protecting the eggs. She is attacking all cuc getting close. I think she tangled with a a bristleworm and got bristles stuck around the face. Anything I can do? She was fine late last night but now has what looks like bristles around the side of the face. Sorry about the bad picture.

It happens and next several days it will reject the bristles and they’ll be gone

 

[Swede's Reef]

It happens and next several days it will reject the bristles and they’ll be gone

Thanks @vetteguy53081
I was hoping that would be the case. She is constantly attacking anything coming close. The other fish just gives her lots of space...

 

[vetteguy53081]

Thanks @vetteguy53081
I was hoping that would be the case. She is constantly attacking coming close. The other fish just gives her lots of space...

Hate to say but based on their lack of intelligence, it may go back in time and do it again

 

[Swede's Reef]

Hate to say but based on their lack of intelligence, it may go back in time and do it again

I am pretty sure she will. There is a rather large emerald crab she keeps attacking and got a few scrapes before but they healed fine. Thanks for your help!