Jawfish - YellowheadOpistognathus randalli Care: Intermediate Diet: Carnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Western Pacific Temperature: Tropical: 22 28 deg C (72 82 deg F) Water Parameters: SG: 1. 020 1. 025, pH: 8. 1 8. 4 Jawfish Yellowhead These fish are known for constructing burrows so plenty of rubble and sandy substrate is recommended. During the day it will mostly spend its time idling at the burrow's entry but at night can be seen busily rearranging objects

when it shows a bright yellow body covered in bold black spots

They are usually found around sand and rubble substrates

with the larger individual becoming female in a pair

and males are usually brighter than females

or form schools in certain localities

Widespread West and Central Pacific

Avoid housing with aggressive feeders

Reported on sand and rubble slopes to 40m depth

northern Australia

The Banded Angelfish

The Longnose Butterflyfish

A practical minimum of around 250 litres is recommended for a single specimen