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So my wife went out and bought me some a few small corals, some inverts and 2 clowns.

I'm pretty sure I know what 4 of them are, 2 candy canes, a birdsnest and a torch. I'm not sure what the other one is?

Also, my clowns keep spitting their food out. I've tried pellets which I think are too big and frozen mysis shrimp. Is this because they're still stressed from the move?

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Is the coral I'm question a hairy mushroom?

As far as the clowns go. How long have you had them? Is there any way you could contact the LFS she got them from to ask what they were feeding them? I've always had good results feeding flakes to my finicky eaters, though I don't think clowns normally fall into that category. It may be stress induced, but keep an eye on them anyway!
 
The fact that they are trying to eat is great.... I had to get micro pellets for mine, they are omnivores so anything they eat is good.
 
Is the coral I'm question a hairy mushroom?

As far as the clowns go. How long have you had them? Is there any way you could contact the LFS she got them from to ask what they were feeding them? I've always had good results feeding flakes to my finicky eaters, though I don't think clowns normally fall into that category. It may be stress induced, but keep an eye on them anyway!
I just got the clowns yesterday as a birthday gift.
 
I just got the clowns yesterday as a birthday gift.
They're probably still getting used to stuff, maybe try a variety of foods. They look really healthy in the photos so I don't think you should worry about them too much :)
 
Ok guys so I'm looking closer and I noticed a little tear or something on the side behind the gills and fin of the larger clown. What could this be? I didn't notice this before.

Also she is swimming around frantically while the smaller one is kind of just relaxing. Heres a picture of the cut. It is right above the fin. It seems like it may be on both sides however one side isn't as pronounced.

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