Blue Dot Jawfish designated home?

[Avocaadotoast]

So I love the look of the Blue Dot Jawfish, and I'm trying to think of a way to have it in my upcoming 60g cube build. The problem is, I have only planned to have about a 2 inch sand bed in my tank. I was wondering if it's possible to sort of set up a little area, I'm thinking almost like a "bowl" shape made with rocks, with an overhang above it, that would have 6 inch deep sand contained within its bowl-like structure, so that the Jawfish would have a deep enough area to burrow. If this is possible, how big of an area would this little home need to be? If it's not possible then I'll move on, as I want to make sure all the fish in my tank are comfortable, but just thinking about any ways possible!

 

[Ryde]

I've heard this can work well. You can try making a PVC pipe tunnel.

Check this out: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-goby-cave.255179/

 

[Tchung23]

So I love the look of the Blue Dot Jawfish, and I'm trying to think of a way to have it in my upcoming 60g cube build. The problem is, I have only planned to have about a 2 inch sand bed in my tank. I was wondering if it's possible to sort of set up a little area, I'm thinking almost like a "bowl" shape made with rocks, with an overhang above it, that would have 6 inch deep sand contained within its bowl-like structure, so that the Jawfish would have a deep enough area to burrow. If this is possible, how big of an area would this little home need to be? If it's not possible then I'll move on, as I want to make sure all the fish in my tank are comfortable, but just thinking about any ways possible!

I pre made a burrow with pvc pipe so that the bsjf would live in a spot I could view him. Worked out pretty well.

 

[yauie6347]

I got one and he is moving my frags around. I’m looking to rehome him unfortunately. Let me know if you’re interested.

 

[Ligershark]

search for alternative reef wrasse den. they made these when they were in business years ago. you may post a want to buy or search for one.

 

[Avocaadotoast]

I got one and he is moving my frags around. I’m looking to rehome him unfortunately. Let me know if you’re interested.

I appreciate it! I'm still in the process of setting up my tank, so it'll be awhile, but if you still have it a little later down the line then ill definitely send you a PM!

 

[Avocaadotoast]

I've heard this can work well. You can try making a PVC pipe tunnel.

Check this out: https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/diy-goby-cave.255179/

I pre made a burrow with pvc pipe so that the bsjf would live in a spot I could view him. Worked out pretty well.

Thanks for the replies! Looks like it's possible so I'll definitely look into doing it!

 

[Avocaadotoast]

search for alternative reef wrasse den. they made these when they were in business years ago. you may post a want to buy or search for one.

I didn't know those existed, some of those shapes would be perfect, thanks so much!

 

[Ligershark]

also found something on amazon for $15, might be worth a try being so inexpensive.

 

[Avocaadotoast]

also found something on amazon for $15, might be worth a try being so inexpensive.

I think I just saw the same thing! Yeah I think those look great, and I can probably glue some more rock around it, thanks!

 

[Tchung23]

Here’s what I did

 

[Avocaadotoast]

Here’s what I did

That looks really good! Do you fill the pvc pipes with sand so it can burrow it out, or are they empty inside?

 

[Tchung23]

That looks really good! Do you fill the pvc pipes with sand so it can burrow it out, or are they empty inside?

Empty inside and I just place rubble around the opening. That way if he wanted to do some Reno’s he could.

 

[Tchung23]

When introducing the bsjf I put him in a glass jar and placed the opening to where the pvc tube was and he swam right in.