Blue Spot Jawfish

[eddie1973]

I am wanting a Blue Spot Jawfish. I found one at a LFS for $75. Unfortunally I am not ready for fish yet. I asked them if they can get them in the future, He said yeah, not a problem. He also said that these fish are cold water fish around the 68 degreee mark. If I were to put it my reef tank, it would eventually die. Is there any truth to this?

 

[reefr]

yes.
blue jaws are susceptible to "Blue spot jawfish disease", in which they die off due to high water temperatures and parasites found in those temperatures. I believe they should be kept in species only, or with other coldwater species, like pipes or horses.

 

[eddie1973]

TY for the info, I will stick with the Tiger Jawfish. Thats too bad. Blue Spot is a awesome looking fish.

 

[reefr]

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Originally Posted by eddie1973 http:///t/393596/blue-spot-jawfish#post_3502191
Blue Spot is a awesome looking fish.
it is. i am waiting to setup a tank for one.