Clownfish tail gone!

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Hello everyone!
Hope all is going well.
I came home this evening to find my female clownfish’s backend completely gone!
I only have one other clownfish in there, which I bought them together as a bonded pair and they seem to love each other.
I have a yellow watchman goby, a pistol shrimp, and a cleaner shrimp.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!



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It was definitely attacked. I’d watch for aggression and if other symptoms show up or if it gets worse pull him and quarantine him. Treat him for bacterial infections if needed. He may grow it back or he may not. Time will tell! But fish are strong and will regrow their fins so hoping for the best for the little guy!
 

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Definitely looks like an attack from the other clown - at this point I would be looking to separate, because the other is unlikely to relent.
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for pair bonds to break and for fighting to occur.
 

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