Tiger Jawfish, Bali Tiger Jawfish

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Tiger Jawfish

Scientific Name

Opistognathus sp.

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Intermediate

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

30 gallons

Mature Size

8 inches

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Western Pacific

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Bali Tiger Jawfish, Goldspecs Jawfish, Black Cap Jawfish, Black Head Jawfish

Description

This entertaining burrower will give many hours of entertainment as it builds it’s burrow from various pieces of rock, rubble and sand. May even choose a flat rock as a roof and build on to that.

Jawfish are well known for frightening easily and will jump out of uncovered aquariums. Only one jawfish should be kept per tank unless a confirmed pair can be obtained. May attack small ornamental shrimps. Jawfish require sand substrate as this is how they make their burrows.

Diet

Feed a varied diet consisting of chopped meaty marine foods. These foods include krill, raw table shrimp, squid, clam and mussel. It is also a good idea to occasionally supplement with some type of herbivore diet.