Blue Spotted Jawfish
Opistognathus rosenblatti
Original price was: $310.99.$162.99Current price is: $162.99.
| Stock | Variations | Price | Quantity | |
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| In Stock | 2.25 - 3.5" - East Pacific | Original price was: $310.99.$162.99Current price is: $162.99. |
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| Care Level | Moderate |
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| Temperament | Semi-Aggressive |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Carnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Max Size | 4 inches |
| Temperature | 72–76°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Blue Spotted Jawfish (Opistognathus rosenblatti), also sold as the Blue Dot Jawfish, is a burrowing jawfish from the Gulf of California. It shows an orange body with irregular electric-blue spots and a wide, perching “jawfish” profile.
What You’ll Observe:
- Hovering just above its burrow entrance, watching the room
- Carrying mouthfuls of sand and rubble to “build” and reshape its home
- Quick dashes out for food, then a fast retreat back to its spot
Provide a sand bed deep enough for burrowing, plus mixed-size rubble it can use as building material, and keep rockwork stable on the tank bottom. Offer small meaty foods multiple times per day so it can feed in short, confident bursts near its home. They are known to be jumpers so a fully covered top is recommended for them.
Why does it move shells, frag plugs, or loose corals around?
Many hobbyists report it treats small objects as “construction material” for burrow walls and fencing.
Is it normal for it to change burrow locations for a while?
Yes—keepers often see it test several spots before settling into a preferred home zone.
Do they “close the door” to their burrow at night?
Many jawfish will pull a shell or rubble over the entrance after lights-out.
Can it share a burrow area with a watchman goby?
Some aquarists report cohabitation, but it depends on the individuals and layout.
How do hobbyists help a new one find its burrow spot quickly?
A common approach is guiding it to a prepared entrance using a small container or jar.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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