Can I add another jaw fish?

[Kershaw]

Hello,
I have a 145gal tank 60x28x20 with a mesh lid. I recently added a blue spot jaw fish to the tank and it is doing great. Tank will be mixed reef.

1. Is this tank big enough for another jaw fish?

2. If so what kind should I go with?

 

[eliaslikesfish]

I think 2 feet between jaw fish is sufficient so you’ll probably be chillin with 2.

 

[Kershaw]

I think 2 feet between jaw fish is sufficient so you’ll probably be chillin with 2.

Thanks, should I go for another blue spot or would a different species be safer?

 

[eliaslikesfish]

I believe you could mix or do another blue spot since you have sufficient room and they’ll each find their own burrows.I think the blue spots stand out the most but maybe a pearly? they’re really pretty as well imo.

 

[steveschuerger]

Yeah they do like to dig. My Pearly has created his tunnel/pit right in front. I’ve had to blow sand off my HG Micros a few times

 

[eliaslikesfish]

I believe you could mix or do another blue spot since you have sufficient room and they’ll each find their own burrows.I think the blue spots stand out the most but maybe a pearly? they’re really pretty as well imo.

forgot to mention if for some reason something does go wrong and your blue spot gets territorial you won’t be down $200+ if you get a pearly. (can’t imagine there will be any issues, but you never know with fish haha)

 

[Kershaw]

forgot to mention if for some reason something does go wrong and your blue spot gets territorial you won’t be down $200+ if you get a pearly.

That’s a good point lol

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello,
I have a 145gal tank 60x28x20 with a mesh lid. I recently added a blue spot jaw fish to the tank and it is doing great. Tank will be mixed reef.

1. Is this tank big enough for another jaw fish?

2. If so what kind should I go with?

two of most fish are potentially a war. There are so many varieties if fish I would consider something cool

 

[Kershaw]

two of most fish are potentially a war. There are so many varieties if fish I would consider something cool

Would you take the risk and add another jaw fish if it was your tank?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Would you take the risk and add another jaw fish if it was your tank?

Personally no. Your best chance would be one in an acclimation box for 7-10 days allowing them to get acquainted

 

[Kershaw]

Personally no. Your best chance would be one in an acclimation box for 7-10 days allowing them to get acquainted

That’s valid, I’m only considering it because my son really wants another one. I had him do initial research and from what he found it was ok. But I wanted to check here first.

 

[Kershaw]

I think I’ll go with a Midas bleny to be safe. Thanks for the input.

 

[i cant think]

Hello,
I have a 145gal tank 60x28x20 with a mesh lid. I recently added a blue spot jaw fish to the tank and it is doing great. Tank will be mixed reef.

1. Is this tank big enough for another jaw fish?

2. If so what kind should I go with?

I’ve seen it work in 4’ tanks, a 2’ tank you’d likely want to have a smaller species.
Also be aware, the blue spot jawfish are temperate water fish and don’t thrive long term in warm water tanks.

 

[Kershaw]

I’ve seen it work in 4’ tanks, a 2’ tank you’d likely want to have a smaller species.
Also be aware, the blue spot jawfish are temperate water fish and don’t thrive long term in warm water tanks.

This is something I was unaware of. When I looked them up I must have missed that….

 

[eliaslikesfish]

This is something I was unaware of. When I looked them up I must have missed that….

dang, I was unaware of this as well. Just looked it up says they thrive in 50-70F, guess it makes sense California definitely doesn’t have the warmest water

 

[Kershaw]

dang, I was unaware of this as well. Just looked it up says they thrive in 50-70F, guess it makes sense California definitely doesn’t have the warmest water

Yeah this sucks. I hate buying fish or inverts that have a low expected life span in captivity. Just a reminder to do better research.

 

[i cant think]

Yeah this sucks. I hate buying fish or inverts that have a low expected life span in captivity. Just a reminder to do better research.

If I’m honest, not many people say this and I find it wrong that LFSs don’t seem to say this about this species.

The yellow head or pearly jawfish is better as they’re naturally a warm water species.

 

[Lavey29]

Do you run your tank colder? Jawfish are cool water fish 72 to 74 degrees.

 

[Kershaw]

Do you run your tank colder? Jawfish are cool water fish 72 to 74 degrees.

I keep my tank at 78.

 

[Lavey29]

I keep my tank at 78.

Ok as others mentioned they are cold water fish. I've heard 72 is a preferred temp to keep them healthy.