Help with bluespot jawfish please

[Saltyanimals]

Really glad a saw this thread. In research mode for one and started looking at QT information for it, then ran into this tank temp discussion. Like other reefers, my tank is in 78-80 temp range. Would be a shame for this fish if he won't last in the warmer coral tank. I was eyeing a big one too, so assume it has spent most of it's life in colder waters. I might pass. =(

 

[Mellotang]

Agreed. Our water is just too hot for them.

Without a wetsuit, how long would you last in Baja Pacific water? Only hours.

that totally depends on how good the waves are!?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Really glad a saw this thread. In research mode for one and started looking at QT information for it, then ran into this tank temp discussion. Like other reefers, my tank is in 78-80 temp range. Would be a shame for this fish if he won't last in the warmer coral tank. I was eyeing a big one too, so assume it has spent most of it's life in colder waters. I might pass. =(

I would pass!
Jay

 

[Saltyanimals]

I would pass!
Jay

I'm leaning there too. Bit selfish putting it in my tank knowing it's cutting their life span short because they need cooler waters.

Will take another look as well to see if I see any other with longer term experience for the education side of the discussion.

Blue spot Jawfish shouldn’t even be imported

they don’t survive in captivity

As much as I want one, it's a bit selfish for me to put into my tank knowing it's cutting their life span short because they need cooler waters.

Will take another look as well to see if I see any other with longer term experience