Where to buy Jawfish, Dusky
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About Jawfish, Dusky
A small jawfish with dusky brown to grayish coloration and a stout body. It has a large mouth and prominent eyes, and often displays mottled patterning along its body. The fins are generally translucent with subtle banding.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii and Polynesia, typically found in shallow reef environments and sandy areas.
- Diet
- omnivore
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank with 2-3 inches of substrate for burrow-building • Sandy/mixed substrate essential; rocks and structures for shelter • Water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, stable salinity (1.020-1.025) • Feed small meaty foods, mysis shrimp, copepods; regular feeding required
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance
- A small jawfish with dusky brown to grayish coloration and a stout body. It has a large mouth and prominent eyes, and often displays mottled patterning along its body. The fins are generally translucent with subtle banding.
- Max Size
- 5
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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