Spots on my clown

[ari2006]

I got 2 ocellaris clowns on Sunday they have been doing fine but one of them started to show what look like orange spots but I’m not to sure it keeps nipping at the surface of the water and seems to be breathing fast unlike my other clown

 

[fishguy242]

Hi, welcome to the reef,
going to need more info , short video ,pics ,how long tank running ? params ?

PS: may want to remove address from location

 

[ari2006]

Hi thanks for responding I’ve had the tank running for about 2 1/2 weeks pH is 8.0 salinity is 1.023 ammonia is at 0 nitrite is 0 and nitrates are at 20 ppm also thanks for the heads up on location I got these shots when I moved it to a more secluded bin I’ll be putting it back in the tank to record its behavior better

 

[ari2006]

Now that I see it closer they look like bumps

 

[fishguy242]

Any nems in tank ? bullying by mate ?
Lets get some expert eyes here
@Jay Hemdal #fishmedic

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Now that I see it closer they look like bumps

I wonder if one clown is bullying the other? That may not happen when you are in the room, so try setting up your phone to video them and then leave the room. Watch the video for any chasing or biting, or any behavior directed from one fish to the other.
Jay

 

[ari2006]

Well I have seen some nipping from my other clown

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Well I have seen some nipping from my other clown

It may well be getting worse when you leave the room. Clownfish compatibility is tough to forecast and it changes over time. Sometimes they work things out, other times they don’t.
Jay

 

[ari2006]

Would that explain the weird breathing?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Would that explain the weird breathing?

Not directly, but stress can cause breathing issues. Also, it is very common for a clown that is being picked on to “pipe” at the surface.
Can you post a video?
Jay