wrasse can't shut mouth

pontiac2002gtp

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I recently purchased a tank and all the fish one of the fish a leopard wrasse can't shut his mouth looks like there is a small bump hanging from one side of his jaw I was told he still eats brine shrimp what can i do i am having trouble getting a good pic.
Should i get him out of the tank or just let him go and see what happens?
Thanks Phil
 
heres a couple pics
SickWrasse005.jpg

SickWrasse008.jpg

fishmouth-1.jpg
 
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They are know to injure their mouths when diving for sand and hitting the glass. It may starve. Just wait it out is probably the best you can do.
 
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