Blue Spotted Jawfish anyone?
- Thread starter RandalB
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JNye
Moved On Up
I wonder what is up with this fish? I saw 2 at Aquatica a few months ago, he said he gets only like 4 a year. I've already seen them at a few other stores since. And I seen he had more a month later. It seems like they are becoming easier to acquire? Now CC has six! Maybe they started importing more? Or are they "in season" so to speak? Anyone have some inside info or am I crazy?
suliaman007
Tap Water Only Club
reefdepot usually has them in, i always wanted one but didnt want to put down $90 for a fish which is usually in a cave.
RandalB
New member
That's interesting Joel, the guy who told me about them has had one in a 180 for about 4 years with no problem, feeds Rod's, flake, New life spectrum. It's a fat sassy clown that swims up and down the glass until fed, That's why I got interested in 'em...Maybe a little more research is in order.
Seems like the wholesalers get them at certain times of the year... 'Cause I've been looking for one for a couple of months with no luck...
RandalB
Bluespot22
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do you have any idea how long they have had them?
dohc97
Active member
just an fyi, there are quite a few people around that had their problems with the bluspot, but lately it seems like there are more success stories around. search bluespotted jawfish disease and you will see what im talking about. I believe that the problems come from the way the fish are collected, so half the battle would be getting a properly caught and cared for fish. Maybe Sara will chime in, i know she had one, not sure if she still does.
Rod Buehler
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I kept one for a few (3-4) years up until the time I moved my systems from an old Elburn store. Great fish. It was only fed one type of food
RandalB
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<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13369421#post13369421 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rod Buehler
I kept one for a few (3-4) years up until the time I moved my systems from an old Elburn store. Great fish. It was only fed one type of food
What type was that Rod?
Sombrero blend?
RandalB
i picked one up yesterday from aquatica. they had 1 more left. this guy is tiny only 2 inches or so but i bought some live brine and he ate that right after i put him in the tank. gonna try frozen mysis today and see. the only problem ive had with them is jumping out of the tank! have to have a tight lid with these guys.
Otto2
Member
I got one from Aquatica a few months ago for $100. They fed him for me at the store and he ate like a pig. I havent had a problem at all with him eating too since I brought him home. Right now he picked a spot under the rock right in front of the tank. He seems to pick a new spot every month. He is never out swimming, but still has the most personality out of any of my other fish. Kind of reminds me of a muppet. When I was trying to acclimate he kept on trying to jump out of the 5 gallon bucket, but I have glass tops on my tank so he hopefully cant get out now. The same day i saw you Randal at CC, I was talking to Carlos about bluespots. Seems like he has a good price on them too.
Booyah'sReef
In Memoriam
thats still a good price
LadyEquinox
New member
I wonder if they have any left?
