clownfish with mouth problem

Gools · Nov 28, 2020

Any thoughts as to what this might be? and treatment.
he's eating when I feed him
Thanks

rwreef · Nov 28, 2020

My clown gets an asphyxiated jaw when mouthing my corals that sting.

Gools · Nov 28, 2020

I have no corals in the tank though.

TriggerFinger · Nov 28, 2020

Gools said:
Any thoughts as to what this might be? and treatment.
he's eating when I feed him
Thanks

It looks like he might have a wound on the side that is probably causing him to keep his mouth open. Is it breathing fast? Do you have a quarantine tank for medication in case this is an infection? I’ll tag @Jay Hemdal to advise on treatment

Gools · Nov 28, 2020

TriggerFinger said:
It looks like he might have a wound on the side that is probably causing him to keep his mouth open. Is it breathing fast? Do you have a quarantine tank for medication in case this is an infection? I’ll tag @Jay Hemdal to advise on treatment

I didn't noticing him breathing faster then normal. I can setup a quarantine if needed an I do have a small supply of assorted medications on hand as well, I just wasn't sure what the issue was, so wasn't sure what to look at for treating

TriggerFinger · Nov 28, 2020

Gools said:
I didn't noticing him breathing faster then normal. I can setup a quarantine if needed an I do have a small supply of assorted medications on hand as well, I just wasn't sure what the issue was, so wasn't sure what to look at for treating

Dr Jay should be along shortly to help

Jay Hemdal · Nov 28, 2020

Gools said:
I didn't noticing him breathing faster then normal. I can setup a quarantine if needed an I do have a small supply of assorted medications on hand as well, I just wasn't sure what the issue was, so wasn't sure what to look at for treating

If the clown is eating well, and not breathing rapidly, I agree with @TriggerFinger this is likely from an injury. Trouble with infections near the mouth- they can cause a fish to not want to feed. What medications do you have on hand?
Jay