Clown Fish not eating since hosting torch coral

[Jas6318]

My clownfish started hosting my torch coral as of yesterday and I noticed today he’s not really eating and his mouth looks swollen. Should I be worried or will this pass?

 

[Dburr1014]

My clownfish started hosting my torch coral as of yesterday and I noticed today he’s not really eating and his mouth looks swollen. Should I be worried or will this pass?

Pic or it didn't happen.

 

[Dbichler]

It will pass they can be hosted by many different corals and got stung most likely. They get used to it and will eat when it’s hungry.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Mouth open sounds like it bit the tentacle, and got stung, as happens with clowns. It will go back to normal soon. Think of it like burning the roof of your mouth with pizza, gonna hurt to eat for a bit.

 

[Sharkbait19]

Pic or it didn't happen.

Mine hosts a torch as well…not thrilled about it but she hasn’t caused a problem yet.

 

[Dburr1014]

Mine hosts a torch as well…not thrilled about it but she hasn’t caused a problem yet.

Not saying they don't. I have had clowns host coral.
I was more worried about the clowns mouth and not eating. Just needed a pic to make sure nothing more was going on. I can't tell by the words, I need a picture.

 

[vetteguy53081]

My clownfish started hosting my torch coral as of yesterday and I noticed today he’s not really eating and his mouth looks swollen. Should I be worried or will this pass?

Possibility of a sting from the coral. Swollen can be mucus but guesswork. Pics under white lighting always helpful and will help with assesment.

 

[Jas6318]

Not saying they don't. I have had clowns host coral.
I was more worried about the clowns mouth and not eating. Just needed a pic to make sure nothing more was going on. I can't tell by the words, I need a picture.

Will get a pic when the lights ramp up a bit. I’m in Australia so it’s morning now

 

[Jas6318]

It will pass they can be hosted by many different corals and got stung most likely. They get used to it and will eat when it’s hungry.

Ok that’s a relief!

 

[Jas6318]

Mouth open sounds like it bit the tentacle, and got stung, as happens with clowns. It will go back to normal soon. Think of it like burning the roof of your mouth with pizza, gonna hurt to eat for a bit.

Lol fair enough. That’s a great analogy

 

[Jas6318]

Possibility of a sting from the coral. Swollen can be mucus but guesswork. Pics under white lighting always helpful and will help with assesment.

Will do when my lights ramp up a bit

 

[Jas6318]

I’m actually quite relieved. I just saw him eat this morning, not voraciously like he usually does but I’ll take it. His lips don’t look so swollen either this morning. It was like he just couldn’t close his mouth yesterday!!
Hopefully the pic shows up well enough. This is him this morning…

 

[hllb]

Don’t be surprised if you see little black dots on your fish. Hypermelanization from the coral stings. Mine hosts my hammer and had the swelling and spots. They went away eventually

 

[Sharkbait19]

Looks okay to me! Just keep an eye on him for any other chang win behavior or appearance. As said, expect to see some black spots.

 

[Jas6318]

Don’t be surprised if you see little black dots on your fish. Hypermelanization from the coral stings. Mine hosts my hammer and had the swelling and spots. They went away eventually

Ok great to know! Thanks

 

[Jas6318]

Looks okay to me! Just keep an eye on him for any other chang win behavior or appearance. As said, expect to see some black spots.

Yeah he seems to be pretty much back to normal this morning. I’d just never seen it before!! Although I’ve never had a clownfish host a coral before either lol