I need your help...I cant make up my mind

[jden092901]

Im going to trade this guy a metal hal ballest for a fish and some cash. He has a Purple Firefish, Black cap basslet, and a blue spot jawfish. I want the blue spot SOOO bad, but told that they dont do well. What do you like more, purple firefish or black cap basslet?

Thanks so much,

Josh

 

[dones20]

the blue spot jaws are great fish with alot of charecter i have had two and they were doin great untill one morning i found one in the filter and the other on the floor other than the fact that they are notoriouse jumpers they are very hardy fish
goodluck

 

[BrianD]

Is this going in the tank with the 6 line?

 

[jden092901]

Yes. I have a 6 line, flame hawk and clown

 

[BrianD]

The only one I would consider is the black cap. The six line will terrorize the firefish, and the blue spot wouldn't be a good choice for that tank.

 

[Sk8r]

Good advice from BrianD.
In a tank under 50g, both those other fish are apt to jump.

 

[JoeMomma]

If your going for value the blue spot jawfish is worth considerably more than any of the others.

 

[BrianD]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12957853#post12957853 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JoeMomma
If your going for value the blue spot jawfish is worth considerably more than any of the others.

Considering the high mortality of the species, I wouldn't take the chance.

 

[JoeMomma]

That too. I agree with BrianD on that one. I passed on a beautiful blue spot jawfish ($125) because of the notorious jumping and high mortality.

Maybe try to get some more cash instead.