reefman Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Does anyone know if a Jawfish can live in a tank without a sandbed? I'm in the process of pulling my bed out and will probably go BB for at least a little while. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 It will probably jump out due to not being in an ideal situation. They are very fussy creatures. I wouldn't try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 I'm not worried about it jumping because I already have screens on because of the 4 fairy wrasses I have. I'm more worried about whether he would be hurt because I see him getting a mouthfuls of sand and sifting it thru his gills. I was wondering if there is a nutritional thing he is getting from that. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Daniel Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Don't they eat/scavenge that way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 All the ones I've had ate pellets as they fell, however they would sift the sand for the remainder of the day. Personally I feel that with the experiences I've had with blue spot jawfish, I think it would cause to much stress on the animal and it might waste away. With that said, it might be ok if there was some sort of protected rock cave that it could hide within to feel safe. Keep in mind that fish, shrimp, and others that burrow do it for a reason, generally safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 well insted of a jawfish why not get a goby for the tank there kool too. likethe biecolor blinney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 You know what, this might not be a blue spotted jawfish after all, he could be a blue spotted goby (if there is such a name). He does spend most of his time in the cave, and only comes out when I feed twice a day. He does get bits of the fishy mix, but I've seen him also sift. he would still have his cave, however, at least until after I get the sand out I start washing the rock and/or replacing it. The new scape would still have plenty of caves. Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caferacermike Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Blue spot jawfish, $130- blue spotted yellow watchman goby, $18. Blue spot jawfish, Yellow watchman, "Yahoo images" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 well there is a pink and blue spotted watchman goby. do you have any pic's of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Thanks Mike. My bad, its the Goby - dang, now I wish I had a blue spotted jawfish! Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The good news is the goby should be fine with that substrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefman Posted October 7, 2009 Author Share Posted October 7, 2009 Great! Stephen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GKarshens Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 The good news is the goby should be fine with that substrate. I have to disagree. I had an orange spot goby that got too skinny and eventually died when I had a very small sand bed. They are eating when they sift the sand. Unless you see yours eating a lot of prepared food I think you may be writing him a death sentence by leaving him in a sandless tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesL Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 +1 to what Gabe said. Plus, when I had a yellow watchman, it would sift the sand somewhat looking for extra food. I would not put a jawfish in a bare bottom tank. Like crmike said, it is not it's natural environment, and will most likely be stressed out. Jawfish can be very picky creatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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