Blue Spotted Jawfish Opistognathus Rosenblatti

Blue Spotted Jawfish Opistognathus RosenblattiBlue Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti) Overview: The Blue Spotted Jawfish is a striking and active burrow dwelling marine fish, easily recognized by its elongated body and vibrant blue spots. Known for its fascinating sand sifting and burrow building behavior, it adds both color and interest to marine aquariums. Origin: Native to the Eastern Pacific, typically found in sandy substrates near coral reefs. Feeding: Carnivorous. Feeds on small

Blue Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti)

Overview:
The Blue Spotted Jawfish is a striking and active burrow-dwelling marine fish, easily recognized by its elongated body and vibrant blue spots. Known for its fascinating sand-sifting and burrow-building behavior, it adds both color and interest to marine aquariums.

Origin:
Native to the Eastern Pacific, typically found in sandy substrates near coral reefs.

Feeding:
Carnivorous. Feeds on small crustaceans, plankton, and detritus. In aquariums, accepts finely chopped seafood, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality sinking pellets. Target feeding helps ensure nutritional needs are met.

Tank Tames:
Peaceful and reef-safe. Compatible with small, non-aggressive fish and invertebrates. Avoid aggressive species that may disturb its burrow or compete for food.

Aggression:
Non-aggressive, but may defend its burrow from intruders.

Experience Level:
Intermediate. Requires a mature tank with deep sand beds for burrowing, stable water parameters, and low to moderate flow.

Water Parameters:

• Temperature: 72–78°F (22–25.5°C)
• pH: 8.1–8.4
• Salinity: 1.023–1.025
• dKH: 8–12