Chances of recovery after being trapped?

[barnett8]

Hi, have a question about my ocellaris clownfish. Somehow, she got wedged between the glass and the housing of my powerhead - not suction, just got stuck in a small space because she got chased in there or made a bad choice, etc. Anyway, in struggling to get out, she wedged herself in tighter and did some skin damage on one side to her fin and head. I.e. several dented areas that look sort of whitish and peeling and dented. She doesn't look too happy - sort of swimming awkwardly without using one fin much, generally lethargic. I can't get her to eat. Anybody have any idea of her recovery chances? Is there anything else to do besides let time go by?

 

[Newlin]

Time, and if you have another tank that is bare, you can medicate it. I'm sure that you know, but don't med in the reef. I have seen people do this and ask why there tank crashed so I had to say it. I would say that if you can setup another bare tank, put the clown in there and hope for the best. They say that fish can't feel pain.

Think of it this way, if the fin doesn't grow back, you will have a Nemo

 

[barnett8]

Thanks for the advice.