Blue Spotted Jawfish # 1.)
Died within a week. They seem to be very susceptible to infections and generally do not ship well. Once they get a cut or some form of abrasion (ie. from rockwork) ; the healing process to close the wound is slow and the lesion spreads (like a form of rot) .
Blue Spotted Jawfish #2.)
Died within 24 hours. Carpet surfed. My dog presented it to me in the morning.
Blue Spotted Jawfish #3.)
Kept for over 2 years before passing it to a fellow hobbyist. Still going strong. Eats all prepared foods and frozen (then and now).
ALL 3 fish were/are kept in aquariums without a heater. Avg. temperature is 76 F but ranges from 74F - 80F. A VERY animated fish with lots of character.
End result: A much lighter and thinner wallet....but worth it. I'd get another one.
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