A fascinating burrowing species that builds and maintains its own sand burrow. Known for its hovering behavior and unique personality.
🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating
Quick Facts
- Care Level:Moderate
- Temperament:Peaceful
- Reef Compatibility:Reef Safe
- Minimum Tank Size:30 gallons
- Size:Ranging from approximately 3–4 inches at adult size
Behavior & Husbandry
Pearly Jawfish require a deep sand bed (3–4 inches) to construct burrows. They will hover above their burrow and quickly retreat when threatened.
A tight-fitting lid is essential as they are known jumpers.
Feeding & Diet
Carnivorous and responds well to feeding once conditioned.
What We Feed at Lush Corals:
- Frozen mysis
- Enriched brine
- Small pellets
In Your Aquarium:
- Frozen foods
- Pellets
- Target feeding recommended
Compatibility Notes
Best with:
- Peaceful reef fish
- Gobies
- Blennies
Avoid aggressive tankmates.
Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process
This fish has completed ourfull quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks)prior to being made available.
During this process, each fish is:
- Carefully observed and stabilized
- Proactively treated and monitored
- Conditioned onto prepared foods
- Verified to be actively eating and thriving
This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that ishealthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.
We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.
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