Where to buy Ringed Jawfish
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About Ringed Jawfish
Opistognathus has an elongated, oval-shaped body. It is primarily yellow-orange in color, with conspicuous dark rings running vertically along its sides. A distinctive feature is a white band near its caudal peduncle (the region just before the tail).
Key facts
- Appearance
- Opistognathus has an elongated, oval-shaped body. It is primarily yellow-orange in color, with conspicuous dark rings running vertically along its sides. A distinctive feature is a white band near its caudal peduncle (the region just before the tail).
- Max Size
- 5
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans, marine worms, fish eggs, seaweed
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Ringed Jawfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Family
- Opistognathidae
- Origin
- The Opistognathus ringens is naturally found in the Pacific Ocean along the coastlines of Mexico and Central America, typically at depths ranging from 10 to 135 meters.
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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