Blue-Spot Jawfish

Hello All

So far, after two weeks, my new Blue-spotted Jawfish shows no signs of disease or debilitation.

In fact, it's settled in quite well, eating anything I feed the tank- including surface-feeding for flakes! Yes- the cover is secure. I also have a flame hawkfish, so I don't want any jumpers.

It seems that some people are adamant about Blue Spotted Jawfish being unsuccessful in aquarium. It's almost like they don't want to know that it's possible to take care of them.

For one member, they mentioned owning 3 Blue-spots, and losing each of them, while in college. Here's my questions...what college student has enough $ to buy 3 Blue-spotted Jawfish?? I was lucky to scrape together $6 for a 12-pack of Milwaukee's Best back then!

In any case, I want to continue follow-ups on this thread. I'm not dismissing the negative feedback. Let's see if mine lasts beyond the first couple months...
 
i have tryed at three differnt times over the last 2 years ,all died of bacterial infection.
i think some of these fokes are full of it, and if the blue jaw did last over a month or so you are very luckey, they are just one of those species that do not do well in captivity.
 
not all college students are poor, some get enough money in scholarships to pay for almost everything. I know that I just bumped up from 12 to a 30g reef in my dorm. Honestly, it is a major PIA, when I have to move, but it's worth it.
 
RE: not all college students are poor, some get enough money in scholarships to pay for almost everything.

I didn't say that 'all college students are poor'. At my school, there were plenty of priveleged students w' money... but nobody had enough hard cash to blow on 3 blue-spotted jawfish! Are you kidding?

It's almost impossible to create a stable reef tank during college years. Unless you live with Mom, or remain in the same dorm or apartment for 3-4 years, how can you? Uprooting the tank every nine months is too disruptive to ensure stability.

To all the Blue-spotted jawfish 'Doubters'-I hope that my case is an exception to your rule.

Given that 'blue-spotted jawfish disease' takes a couple months to manifest, I'll keep folks posted every 3-4 weeks or so...

This is a test, this is only a test...
 
I guess I am one of the few lucky ones then. I have had mine for a year now and he is doing great. Eats like a pig and seems very comfortable and happy.
 
I have a question to add. Now call me ignorant if you'd like as I am admittingly not the most experienced nor do I have an amazing elaborate setup as many of you do. Shoot, I don't even have a full "reef" and I keep pretty easy fish and inverts. But my question would be, that when i fish dies, either being at random, or at first or even after a year, how is anyone gonna be able to sit there and say... "oh, my blue spotted jawfish was just dead when I woke up this morning, it MUST have been that darn bacterial infection"??? ........ are you serious, because again call me ignorant, cynical, even uninformed and uneducated, but NONE OF US are doing autopsy's on our fish. You can't possibly know what kills most of our fish when they just seem to decline or even just pop up dead with no briusing or signs of distress.

Some fish just do great in captivity forever, some not at all and die very quickly, and some will live years and just die out of the blue prematurely when all else seems fine. I think everyone can agree with this. I'm not talking about a certain species or particular fish. I'm talking about any and all at any given moment in time. We are taking these fish from their natural habitat and there is absolutly no way to tell how any fish is going to fair when it comes out of the ocean.

Good luck to you FLAMEHAWKFISH, you seem to being taking the necessary steps in feeding and protecting and giving this fish the proper STABLE enviroment to the best of your abilites and budget. Not relocating whenever it's conveneint and putting your livestock through that much more tremendous stress, etc... I would much rather see a hobbyist with the effort, love and motivation to keep their fish alive like that most of us, like you and I, would like to think we put into our passion. You just keep doing what your doing and the best of luck to you. Just because others have failed, does not mean anything. There are so many species being kept alive because of advances in equipment and husbandry, which is a big part of it, but again, it starts with our own passion AND compassion in giving these wonderful animals a stable, loving home.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12159874#post12159874 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lowendmelody
when i fish dies, either being at random, or at first or even after a year, how is anyone gonna be able to sit there and say... "oh, my blue spotted jawfish was just dead when I woke up this morning, it MUST have been that darn bacterial infection"??? ........ but NONE OF US are doing autopsy's on our fish. You can't possibly know what kills most of our fish when they just seem to decline or even just pop up dead with no briusing or signs of distress.
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Most bacterial infections are visible throughout the fishes' body.
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12157631#post12157631 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by flamehawkfish
For one member, they mentioned owning 3 Blue-spots, and losing each of them, while in college. Here's my questions...what college student has enough $ to buy 3 Blue-spotted Jawfish?? I was lucky to scrape together $6 for a 12-pack of Milwaukee's Best back then!
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One who managed a lfs and paid the wholesale price of $50 each. I hope you have success and am just sharing my experience. I also lived in the same house for 3 years and never had to move my reef. I broke it down and sold it when I graduated. I consider myself pretty knowledgable, and have had success with every other fish. The only other fishes I lost where a few fairy wrasses that jumped before I learned to cover the tanks. Good luck to ya and keep us posted!
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12153311#post12153311 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by flinster
I based my opinions on personal exprience, although the last time I tried to keep one was over a year ago. I tried 3 in college 6 years ago, and they all had the same fate. They lived for several months, the began to show signs of bacterial infections, white patches on the skin, raw spots on the mouth, then they died. It's really great to see that some people are having success. Maybe the collection process has improved and these fish are healthier. Anyway, as everyone said, this is my all time favorite fish. Maybe I'll try one again in the future, although my current setup is a BB.
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I'm guessing you're not referring to me lowendmelody, as I described the disease and deterieration of the fish, know as BSJ disease.
 
Did any of you actually read the link i posted, there have been a lot of people who have had these fish die from what appears to be the same disease. Perhaps i will post a poll to find out how many people have had bsj die on them, how long did it last and what appeared to be the apparent cause.


btw usc fan do you see them small areas of discoloration on your bsj that is the same way mine looked after some time and then it began to get progressively worse from there, so be on the look out.

Mike
 
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12162703#post12162703 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sudsy
Did any of you actually read the link i posted, there have been a lot of people who have had these fish die from what appears to be the same disease. Perhaps i will post a poll to find out how many people have had bsj die on them, how long did it last and what appeared to be the apparent cause.


btw usc fan do you see them small areas of discoloration on your bsj that is the same way mine looked after some time and then it began to get progressively worse from there, so be on the look out.

Mike
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I was thinking the same thing. The discoloration is the way it always starts. JM68's does look very happy and healthy, though. Do you have an update?

Sudsy, start that poll.
 
Not to hijack, but I love the bluespot jawfish, but I've also heard they aren't as hardy and at about $100, I don't feel comfortable getting a fish like that. I really want a jawfish, loved my old yellowhead but want a different one. Is there any other jawfish out there better suited for an aquarium other then the yellowhead and bluespot?
 
I spend roughly 3-5K a week on fish (granted i resell them :)) and go to college full time. So it is possible for college students to buy expensive things :)

i have heard many people not being able to keep them long term. Last time i did research on them (about a year ago) most died in the 2-4 month range - stopped eating/lacking color etc. I have no experience with them though.

I hope they become easier to take care of, they are gorgeous fish.
 
To update everyone, my Blue-spot Jawfish (introduced 3 weeks ago) continues to settle in well.

Sharing my tank with 6 other fish, my Blue-Spot Jaw is an active eater, surface-feeding for flakes. Yes- i have the tank properly secured. It found a nice burrow, recognizes the other fish and already knows when it's feeding time.

I'm keeping an eye out for any discoloration, pastiness, or signs of bacterial infection. So far, so good. Nevertheless, as everyone points out, time will tell.

I really love the Blue-spot's personality, but I'm trying not to get too 'attached'. I want it to survive for a few months before I feel secure about it. Stay tuned. I'll keep everyone posted.

I agree with Finster. That slightly pale face of that Blue-spot Jawfish photo appears normal. The yellow color brightens along the fish's lower body.

Also, as for other jawfish beyond blue-spots & pearly (yellow-headed) jawfish, I believe there's a 'dusky jawfish'. They're a bit larger, have a dark head, and unbrilliant powder blue & yellow markings. I don't have any personal experience, but I believe that they're more affordable (about $20). Good luck.

Flamehawk
 
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