Is this fish Egg Bound?

[tonyrodriguez1213]

I got these fish two days ago and noticed yesterday that one of the fish were really bloated but then this morning it appeared even bigger is there anything I can do to help the fish or is she constipated?

 

[fishguy242]

#fishmedic

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I got these fish two days ago and noticed yesterday that one of the fish were really bloated but then this morning it appeared even bigger is there anything I can do to help the fish or is she constipated?

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

Egg binding is rare in clownfish, and usually causes a general "bloating" of the entire back of the abdomen. This looks more concentrated at the anus. That can be a prolapse. Is the fish still eating? Have you seen it void any waste today?

 

[tonyrodriguez1213]

I tried to steer away from feeding for the same thought that it might be bloating but when I did it looked eager to eat and I did see a long string of what I think is poop come out

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I tried to steer away from feeding for the same thought that it might be bloating but when I did it looked eager to eat and I did see a long string of what I think is poop come out

What color was the poop?