Tiger Jawfish

Latin Name

Opistognathus sp.

Common Name

Tiger Jawfish

Also known as

Bali Tiger Jawfish, Gold-specs Jawfish, Goldspot Jawfish

Fast Facts

This species is light colored with orangish-brown bars on the body, a yellowish-orange tail and orange around its eyes (hence the name gold-spec jawfish). This attractive species will do well in certain aquarium venues. 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. Jawfishes can easily jump from open tanks if frightened. Turn off the aquarium lights gradually can help to prevent jumping. 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.

Sizes

This fish is usually around 2.5"-3.5"

Range in Nature

Western Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

zooplankton feeder, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Excellent reef fish. This species will not harm invertebrates, with the possible exception of small, delicate shrimps.

Availability

Regularly Available

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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.