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 our full 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 is healthy, 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.
