Jump to content

Blue Spot Jaw Fish Home


bbyatv

Recommended Posts

I built my Blue Spot Jaw Fish a new home.

 

Check it out.

 

IMG-20111031-00235.jpg

 

IMG-20111031-00237.jpg

 

IMG-20111031-00239.jpg

 

IMG-20111127-00273.jpg

 

It took him about 2 weeks to move in, but he finally did.

 

Bruce

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks. I used a piece of live rock rubble I had around. The piece was kind of flat and was just right.

 

I drilled it with a masonary bit and glued it on.

 

Bruce

 

That's pretty cool!!! What did you use around the opening?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ha, are you kidding. He will not tolerate one grain in his tube.

 

Bruce

 

That's awesome. Did you put any sand in the PVC or are you just going to let it collect there naturally?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I think 1/2" would be too small.

 

Bruce

 

will 1/2" PVC pipe be big enough for jawfish to move around inside the tube?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

No clue? Maybe need two entrances.

 

Bruce

 

 

Awesome.

 

Can this setup work for a pair or does the entrance need to be bigger?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Awesome idea. I hate when he moves sand himself and it is all over the place. This way he will have to worry about nothing and my tank will be mess free. Also no worries about rock shift. But one question what if some thing falls in it, like crab?

Edited by RicSG
Link to comment
Share on other sites

No idea on the crab falling in? Likely the fish would spit him out of the tube?

 

Awesome idea. I hate when he moves sand himself and it is all over the place. This way he will have to worry about nothing and my tank will be mess free. Also no worries about rock shift. But one question what if some thing falls in it, like crab?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

By the way, if you already own a Blue Spot Jaw Fish, do not add an Algae Blenny to your tank.

 

In my case I added the Jaw Fish after I already had the Algae Blenny. They seemed to get along fine for a while.

 

Then the Jaw Fish moved into the PVC tube home (as described above)and the Blenny could not stand that idea. The Blenny, just sits up on a rock and stairs at the tube opening. As soon as he sees the Jaw Fish, he attacks. I had to build a cage out of egg crate that sits over the tube opening. The Jaw Fish can move freely through the egg crate cage, but the openings are too small for the Blenny to fit through. The Jaw Fish is safe and just enjoys hangning out in his den temping and teasing the Blenny.

 

Bruce

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Here is a pic of the Jaw Fish teasing the Blenny. Notice the opening to the PVC tube below the Jaw Fish.

 

I love to watch this game of cat and mouse play out.

 

IMG-20111130-00295.jpg

 

Bruce

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...