Pearly Jaw

Introduction

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Latin Name: Opistognathus aurifrons
Common Name(s): Yellowhead Jawfish, Pearly Jawfish
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament:Peaceful
Adult Full Size: 4″
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Reef Safe:Yes
UV Required: No
Protein Skimmer Required:No
Foods:ABN Chromo Pellets, ABN Trifecta, Bloodworms, Mysis, Brine, ABN Marine Flakes, San Francisco Bay Brand: Multipack, San Francisco Bay Brand: Marine Cuisine, LRS: Reef Frenzy, Reef Nutrition: Arctic Pods/Beta-Brine/ROE

Description: This fish has one of the coolest personalities for a reef or peaceful aquarium. They are characterized by their yellow head on a white body that turns into an iridescent blue color, towards the tail. This fish likes to form its own territory and burrow a tunnel in the sand. The Pearly Jawfish will appreciate a thick (at least an inch) and established sand bed. They are proven to be very good jumpers, so a tightly fit, secure lid is a MUST. They hail solely from the Caribbean. They are good fish for an intermediate aquarist.