Dark spots on clowns face

[Reefing_addiction]

Ok so I don’t know if this has always been there honestly but I figured I’d post a little video and a few pictures and see what y’all think.

I have recently added three very tiny blue leg hermits and on slightly bigger red leg hermit to my dt.

ive watched my male (not pictures or in video) try and pick at the hermits. (On a side note my male has also decided to host a colony of zoas and I think that’s why he has been picking on hermits that get to close)I haven’t seen her do it.

everything seems ok other than the spots I noticed.

this may be me overthinking and worried for no reason but ya know it’s better safe than sorry

 

[Reefing_addiction]

I spent most of today sitting in front of my tank enjoying my fish and corals this may be why I noticed her face

 

[Reefing_addiction]

@Jay Hemdal

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hi,
Clownfish often develop spots around their mouths. Sometimes it is from fighting, other times it is from coral stings. Sometimes there is no obvious cause. From the video, your fish might be breathing a bit faster than normal. Also, it seems a bit thin behind its head...I’ve seen that in fancy clowns, perhaps it’s a genetic or developmental issue. As long as this fish is feeding normally, I wouldn’t be too concerned.
Jay

 

[Everything Aquatics]

Same thing happening to my clownfish nice to know I’m not the only one

 

[Reefing_addiction]

Hi,
Clownfish often develop spots around their mouths. Sometimes it is from fighting, other times it is from coral stings. Sometimes there is no obvious cause. From the video, your fish might be breathing a bit faster than normal. Also, it seems a bit thin behind its head...I’ve seen that in fancy clowns, perhaps it’s a genetic or developmental issue. As long as this fish is feeding normally, I wouldn’t be too concerned.
Jay

She eats like a pig even eats pods off the glass. Bullies the male for all the food.
Thank you for your response!

 

[Reefing_addiction]

Same thing happening to my clownfish nice to know I’m not the only one

I’m an overly worried fish momma

 

[Everything Aquatics]

I’m an overly worried fish momma

Me too

 

[old salt reefer]

That makes 3 of us.