Huly February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 I loved the pearly jawfish I had before my crash and I am planning on getting another but I am stuck on which to get. My pearly had an awesome personality and would play peak a boo with me. I adored it. I have heard the blue spot is the same and it does have better color but I also heard they can be harder to acclimate etc. What are the pros and cons of both? Are there differences?
Piper February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 Behavior is the same, but the blue spot is simply gorgeous and a joy to watch.
Steve175 February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 As per our recent speaker (Matt Wandell), the blue spot is less tolerant to higher tank temps: if you tank runs 7& or less annual then go it, if not get another Pearly.
flyingfish February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 I have heard the same, that the blue-spotted is a colder water fish and doesn't do well in reef tank temperatures. You probably already know this, but the pearly at least is a jumping fool and can aim for the tiniest opening in a top, it seems! Ask me how I know. Maybe if you have a very large or tall tank it's not a problem, but if you don't have a mesh screen top already, I'd sure add a really tight one. Good luck! Really great fish! Kim H.
kjamaya February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 I've read that the blue spotted gets a disease called the blue spotted jawfish disease. Might want to research it before you decide. I hear they get real nasty, some explain it as if they are soaking up water like a sponge.
Jan February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 They're both gorgeous and both jumpers. Whatever you decide make sure you have a cover on your tank.
ToddR February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 Look up a gold spectacled jawfish, I've had better luck with them than either the pearly or bluespot. A dusky is ugly as all get out but can't be beat for personality.
smallreef February 18, 2013 February 18, 2013 Gotta say I LOVE my pearly headed jawfish...never had a problem wopith it jumping, but he has been scared out of its burrow and I can see how they can fly... The blue spot likes cooler tanks, even I tend to keep my tank to warm at 76.....
Huly February 18, 2013 Author February 18, 2013 Thanks! We have a Red Sea Max so it is fully enclosed. It looks like pearly might be the way to go.
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