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About Mottled Jawfish
Mottled Jawfish display a tan to olive body with darker mottling and bars. They have a relatively large mouth, small eyes, and a robust build typical of jawfishes, with the characteristic pointed snout.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum with plenty of live sand for burrowing • Sand bed depth of 4-6 inches required for burrow construction • Water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, moderate flow • Provide hiding spots and rubble; pairs well in larger tanks with compatible tank mates
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 6
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, marine worms, small crustaceans (such as mysid shrimp), brine shrimp, and fish eggs in both wild and aquarium environments.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, White Spot Syndrome, Bacterial Infections
- Appearance
- Mottled Jawfish display a tan to olive body with darker mottling and bars. They have a relatively large mouth, small eyes, and a robust build typical of jawfishes, with the characteristic pointed snout.
- Care Level
- Moderate
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