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Blue Spot Jawfish
| Latin Name | Opistognathus rosenblatti | ||||||
| Common Name | Blue Spot Jawfish | ||||||
| Also known as | Bluespotted Jawfish | ||||||
| Fast Facts | AVAILABILITY NOTE Supply of this fish is totally unpredictable, and they sell out FAST! Don't wait to order when in stock! The most spectacular jawfish, the Bluespotted Jawfish is rare to the trade, and availability is always unpredictable. This unusual fish makes and interesting display animal. Keep with docile tankmates. Not aggressive towards other fish species, except those that try to enter its burrow. Can keep more than one in the same tank if aquarium is large. Any jawfishes can easily jump from open tanks if frightened. Also less likely to jump after it has constructed its burrow. Provide with a thick sand bottom, mixed with pieces of shell and rubble to facilitate burrow construction. Males orally incubates its eggs; when they hatch the larvae enter the plankton. This species has spawned in captivity. |
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| Sizes | Generally Around 2.5"-3.5" |
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| Range in Nature | Tropical Eastern Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Zooplankton feeder, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent reef fish. This species will not harm invertebrates, with the possible exception of very small, delicate shrimps. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Dusky Jawfish, Pearly Jawfish, Tiger Jawfish, More Jawfishes | ||||||
| Availability | Highly unpredictable, sells out in an instant. | ||||||
| Add to Cart | Blue Spot Jawfish SALE!
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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