Pearly Jawfish

Was wondering if a Pearly Jawfish would be compatibile with our Starry Blenny. The tank has a Starry Blenny and two Orange Skunk Clowns. 8)

 

Anything is possible! You will get some aggression possbily from your Jawfish protecting its house, I would think!

 

Thanks, reefer...Anyone have experience in introducing a jawfish and what to expect initially...?

 

The "book" says possible threat to small,delicate shrimps. The following is a quote on captive care
An architect with reef sand and coral rubble, this is a comical and fascinating species. It must have at least 3.1" of mixed substrate, including sand of varying grades and small pieces of shell and/or reef rubble so that it can construct a burrow. Keep with docile tankmates. More than one can be kept--they sometimes do better in colonies, but do not crowd. Will spawn in captivity; the male incubates the eggs in its mouth. A notorious jumper, it will leapfrom an open tank if frightened; dim tank lights gradually to prevent this. Less likely to jump after it has constructed a burrow ( many leap out the first night).
I hope this helps, Luna.

 

Cool fish!

Get one and give us report!

(PracticalFishKeeping)

Pearly jawfish
Opistognathus aurifrons​

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Fact File: Pearly or Yellowhead jawfish
Scientific name: Opistognathus aurifrons (Jordan and Thompson, 1905)
Synonyms: Gnathypops aurifrons and Opisthognathus aurifrons (a misspelling).
Origin: Museum records show that this species has been recorded from the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Panama and the southern USA. It is endemic to the Western Central Atlantic.
Size: Typically around 10cm/4".
Diet: A zooplanktivore, so offer Mysis and Brineshrimp.
Aquarium: A minimum aquarium size of 90cm/36" is recommended for this species. The tank should contain copious amounts of rock and should ideally have a deep sandy substrate, as this species likes to dig. It is vital that rocks are resting on the bottom of the tank, otherwise this fish could potentially cause a rockfall in the aquarium. The species is normally peaceful and mixes well in a community of similar-sized fishes. The fish can jump if startled, so ensure that the aquarium has a good cover.
Stocking: Normally kept individually, however, several could be kept together if there is sufficient room.
Breeding: This species is a paternal mouthbrooder - the male rears a clutch of eggs and fry in his mouth and releases them when free swimming. The Pearly jawfish has been bred in the aquarium.
Notes: O. aurifrons is one of around 43 species in the Opistognathus genus. The jawfishes are members of a family called the Opistognathidae. Virtually all of them live are believed to live inside holes among rocks and sand and hover vertically outside the hole, bolting back inside when danger threatens.

 

I have done a lot of research and have come across the info that you guys have provided...I appreciate your help...Thanks, reefer, lunatik, and omard...

 

Hope it works out if you get one....

 

Big jumpers when startled for sure. I lost two blue spotted jawfish to jumping and as has been mentioned, they really do need deep sand to be "happy". These are not fish that you find in or near the reef itself. They are fish that are found in the sand flats that surround the reef.

 

Amcarrig, you truly are a informational goddess and Tangster is the King;D. I wonder what kind of children you guys would produce. Maybe the next Jack Qusto(sp).

 

OK, so which has the higher rank....goddess or King?