Sick clownfish?

[elijah scot]

I’ve had these clownfish for three years and just this past week it has been acting strange. I’m not sure if it is breeding or is sick. If you have any idea what it is please let me know
Thanks

 

[Uncle99]

“Acting strange”
They do that very well.
What’s strange to you?

 

[elijah scot]

“Acting strange”
They do that very well.
What’s strange to you?

Laying on the rock not moving as much as usual, still eating though so I hope that’s a good sign

 

[EricR]

You need Jay or other fish experts to comment on what's coming out of the "bottom" of your clown.
*sorry - no idea,,, but looks scary from what I see

 

[Uncle99]

Laying on the rock not moving as much as usual, still eating though so I hope that’s a good sign

Eating is an excellent thing.
If that stops….thats an issue.
Not moving as much could be many things.
Breathing normally? Or accelerated?
I just see a blurry pic on my end.
Something maybe on the fish, can’t tell.

 

[elijah scot]

Eating is an excellent thing.
If that stops….thats an issue.
Not moving as much could be many things.
Breathing normally? Or accelerated?
I just see a blurry pic on my end.

As of right now what ever was sticking out the bottom of my clown is no longer there, she still has a swollen stomach

 

[elijah scot]

I’m wondering if it could be egg laying behaviour? As in the past few weeks they have moved the sand from near there anemone and she has a swollen stomach and is still eating?

 

[Uncle99]

As of right now what ever was sticking out the bottom of my clown is no longer there, she still has a swollen stomach

Carrying eggs….? A release?
It’s been 3 years…..very possible.
Keep a eye on her…

 

[elijah scot]

Carrying eggs….?
It’s been 3 years…..very possible.
Keep a eye on her…

I honestly hope so.

 

[Uncle99]

Mine puts them down in neat little rows, side by side.

On a rock, safe from trouble and easily defended.

Good luck.

 

[elijah scot]

Mine puts them down in neat little rows, side by side.

On a rock, safe from trouble and easily defended.

Good luck.

Is there anything I have to do to help them?

 

[Uncle99]

Is there anything I have to do to help them?

Nothing.
No changes whatsoever.
If it’s baby time, there are superior parents until hatch.
They fan eggs constantly and pick out and eat bad ones.
Will attack anyone coming close.