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About Yellow-Head Jawfish
The Yellow-Head Jawfish has a pale or whitish body with a distinctive bright yellow head and upper body region. It features a pointed snout, large mouth adapted for sifting sand, and grows to about 4 inches in length.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Family
- Opistognathidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 4
- Appearance
- The Yellow-Head Jawfish has a pale or whitish body with a distinctive bright yellow head and upper body region. It features a pointed snout, large mouth adapted for sifting sand, and grows to about 4 inches in length.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands.
- Care Requirements
- • Requires 30+ gallon tank with fine sand substrate for burrowing • Stable parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.023-1.025 • Needs live rock and peaceful tankmates; very territorial • Feeds on small crustaceans and meaty foods • May consume small ornamental shrimp and crustaceans
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
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