Jawfish and Gobies

[Tomjay]

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking too the two Blue spot might have issues together, thanks for clarifying this. My tank is maybe 130gallon (160 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm) I have a few pic in the picture forum.

So what are your thoughts on me adding a few Pearly’s or Tiger Jawfish?

[Myka]

My understanding is that Jawfish won't tolerate other species of Jawfish, and Pearly's are the only ones that can be kept in harems. I've never heard of anyone straying from these "rules" before, so maybe it is possible. Your tank being a little over 6' long you may have better luck. My tank is only 4'.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

In my seahorse refugium, I have 2 jawfish (Indo. unknown sp.) that get along fine. One I've got from King Ed's Pets 6 months ago, the other just added last week. Each has a rock pile to tunnel under to call their own. I think its a territoriality thing. If each jawfish has a space that they can build a home & defend, then they are less likely to be a problem.

Mine are small, unlike the Blue spotted or Randall's that grow at least twice that size.

Anthony

[Myka]

Do you have pics of yours Anthony? I'm intrigued that you don't know the specie, and that they are so small.

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/di...527091-287.jpg

Here's what I think it is. Listed on this site as Wass's jawfish.

Unlike the Randall's that is a slow eater, this sp. sits in its hole & darts out to scarf down mysis & bloodworms almost faster than your eye can follow.

Love jawfish. I would eventually like to set up a true jawfish display tank.

[Myka]

Those are cute!!

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Yes, they are. The two jawfish live with my seahorse, leopard wrasse, mated pair of mandarin gobies, Wheeler's goby, & ochre-striped cardinalfish. No problems.