Help... possible PARASITE

[paddyob]

One of my clown fish has little white "slivers" in its face. At first I thought it went face first at a bristleworm Because they are always picking bugs off my rocks. I was told by an LFS This is highly unlikely. Anyone seen this before? the slivers look just like bristleworm Bristles... thats my best description. several in one place (5 Or 6) And my other clown has none. There are no other fish in my tank. Please let me know if you have seen this. Removing the fish, big job. Thanks.