Help bluespot jawfish sickness

[sunroof446]

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I have a 90 gallon reef tank. I am having problems trying to keep bsjf. everytime I have one they are in there maybe a week or so. They then get a white blotch on their side. They start loosing there color. The blotches usually go away then come back. Their overall color never really comes back. The last one I had lasted 6 1/2 months but usually they only last a month or so. I feed them frozen mysis & brine once a day target feed them. My other fish are leneatus wrasse,golden rhomboid,diamond goby,3 firefish,2 mandrins, 2 small clowns. chevron tang. Never have any problems with them. just bsjf. I heard of bsjf disease is this the problem or am I doing something wrong. They always eat. I just lost one a few days ago. I really want to have one. But I do not want to buy one until I can figure out whats wrong. What can I do any help would be apreciated. THANKS, JOE.

 

[steelersfan]

You are not alone in having problems keeping a BSJF. In my last 90 gallon setup, I had the same problem. I don't think anyone knows exactly why they get the white patches on them, but it has happened to many of us. After a few attempts, I was able to find a healthy one, that lasted over a year. Unfortunately, he found a little hole through the top and jumped. You are not doing anything wrong. They always start eating really and after a period of time, the problem begins. Once the problem begins, it is over (IMO). My only suggestion would be that you should try to purchase from Diver's Den. I think that you will have a better chance of aquiring a healthy one. Best of luck!!!