Clownfish has a hair stuck in its mouth

[Rick's Reviews]

My clown has a hair half in its mouth and half out , I have attached video to help answer my question, it's been about 30mins as I thought it might come out whilst he's swimming, how do I help this poor guy, it's bothering him as he keeps opening his mouth wide,
So I'm thinking of catching him and pull it out with my fingers, should I do this now whilst he's awake or wait until night? Which would be less stressful?
Or do you think I should wait to see if he can spit it out?
Any help will be much appreciated,
Thank you

 

[SPR1968]

I would maybe wait a while to see what happens personally

 

[ZoWhat]

Passer-by comment:

Local reefer friend of mine lost a yellow tang due to a hair causing an internal infection.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

I would maybe wait a while to see what happens personally

Thank you, Yes, he is flicking his head attempting to dislodge, I'm just concerned if he eats it entirely it might cause more damage or be one long poop

 

[Rick's Reviews]

He's still small as well at about inch and half

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Surgery was a success, I pulled it out

Thank you

 

[Rick's Reviews]

I feel so much better that it's out now, he's a little traumatised but definitely the best option I think

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Thank you

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Passer-by comment:

Local reefer friend of mine lost a yellow tang due to a hair causing an internal infection.

Thank you so much, although in my mind I knew what to to do but just little reasurance goes along way, thank you so much

 

[Uncle99]

Now that is impressive!
Keep us posted.

 

[Rick's Reviews]

He still alive today I'm going to repost

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Was editing this, sorry this was an old post
Lol but great to share

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Thank you

All involved

 

[Rick's Reviews]

He's doing great since surgery

 

[Rick's Reviews]

Has a great feature of missing white/black stripes