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About Moustache Jawfish
Elongated, stocky-bodied jawfish with tan to yellowish coloration. Distinctive pair of large, bristle-like cirri (barbels) on the upper jaw resembling a moustache; eyes positioned dorsally.
Key facts
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with soft, fine sand substrate for burrowing behavior • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, and salinity 1.020–1.026 • Feed small meaty foods (frozen mysis shrimp, copepods, small crustaceans) 2–3 times daily • Provide hiding spots and stable conditions; jumpers—ensure secure cover
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Moustache Jawfish requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Appearance
- Elongated, stocky-bodied jawfish with tan to yellowish coloration. Distinctive pair of large, bristle-like cirri (barbels) on the upper jaw resembling a moustache; eyes positioned dorsally.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, copepods, small crustaceans, marine worms, fish eggs, macroalgae
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including waters from the Red Sea through the Indian Ocean to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and Western Pacific.
- Max Size
- 6
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.4 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
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