Bluespot Jawfish: Tips and Tricks

[rcpiv93]

Hello!

I am planning a 45g fimbriaphyllia dominated tank. That said, I would like to cater the tank to the needs of a Bluespot Jawfish. I've only had one in the past, and he didn't last very long.

My understanding is that I will need a deeper sandbed than usual, rubble rock available for the building of his den, as well as lower temperatures--my thought is 73-74 degrees.

Does anyone have any other tips or tricks to keep a bluespot longterm?

 

[RoanokeReef]

A good lid and lower temps

 

[rcpiv93]

A good lid and lower temps

Yes. I have a Kraken lid on order. As for the temps, do I need to go lower than 73-74? Anything colder and I don't think the coral would like too much!

 

[RoanokeReef]

I had mine for a long time at 72ish. You'll love the Kraken lids, I have them on all my tanks.

 

[rcpiv93]

I had mine for a long time at 72ish. You'll love the Kraken lids, I have them on all my tanks.

I have a @Top_Lids on my Proclear and I'm not thrilled with it...not for $600! No matter what I do, the netting keeps detaching, leaving a half inch opening in the back. I fix it, and by the end of the week, the opening is back :/

So, I am looking forward to giving Kraken a try!