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The Bluespotted Jawfish, also known as the Blue Dot Jawfish, was first discovered in the Tropical Eastern Atlantic in 1991 by Allen and Robertson. Its head and body are orange with irregular-shaped blue spots.
It should be kept in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with docile tank mates and at least 3 inches of mixed substrate for burrowing. These fish are very aggressive towards others of their own species, so only one specimen, or a mated pair, should be kept per tank. The Bluespotted Jawfish is known to be a jumper, so it is best kept in an aquarium with a tight-fitting lid to prevent escape.
The diet should consist of a variety of marine fish, crustacean flesh, and mysid shrimp. It should be fed at least three times per day.
Like other gobies, they are generally compatible with: Dwarf Angelfish, Anthias, Basslets, Batfish, Blennies, Boxfish, Butterflyfish, Cardinalfish, Clownfish, Damselfish, Filefish, Hawkfish, Pseudochromis, Puffers and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Bluespotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti)
Family: Opistognathidae Range: Tropical Eastern Atlantic, Western Atlantic Size: Up to 4 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: Yes Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon Light: Medium Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Moderate Reproduction: Egg Layer |
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