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About Finespotted Jawfish
Elongated oval body, primarily yellowish-brown with a conspicuous black spot near pectoral fin base and characteristic fine, white spots throughout.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, copepods, mysid shrimp, fish eggs, marine algae
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Velvet Disease
- Origin
- Opistognathus finespotted is naturally found in the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean region. Their depth range is primarily between 30 to 240 meters.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank - Water temperature: 72-76°F - pH: 8.1-8.4 - Specific needs: Live rock, hiding places, moderate water flow, varied diet including marine algae and meaty foods.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 16
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Appearance
- Elongated oval body, primarily yellowish-brown with a conspicuous black spot near pectoral fin base and characteristic fine, white spots throughout.
- Family
- Opistognathidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
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