Opistognathus randalli

The Opistognathus randalli, also known as the Randalli jawfish, is a striking and popular choice for the marine aquarium. This fish is known for its unique behavior and beautiful color patterns. With...

The Opistognathus randalli , also known as the Randalli's Jawfish, is a striking and popular choice for the marine aquarium. This fish is known for its unique behavior and beautiful color patterns. With its inquisitive nature and characteristic burrowing in the sand, this jawfish provides a lot of viewing pleasure in the aquarium. The Opistognathus randalli is a relatively peaceful species that gets along well with other non-aggressive fish. Its modest size and interesting behavior make it popular with both novice and experienced marine aquarium keepers. With proper care and a well-established habitat, this fish will quickly feel at home in the aquarium. Choose the Opistognathus randalli if you want to enrich your aquarium with a fascinating and colorful resident that provides additional life on the bottom.

Features

• Scientific name: Opistognathus randalli
• Maximum length: approximately 10 cm
• Colors: white to light yellow body with striking orange stripes
• Behavior: bottom dweller, digs burrows and often lives half hidden
• Suitable for: community aquariums with non-aggressive species
• Diet: Carnivore, eats mainly small crustaceans and frozen food
• Origin: Western Pacific Ocean

Care

• Minimum aquarium size: 100 liters
• Bottom: fine sand, so the fish can dig holes
• Water parameters: temperature 22-26°C, pH 8.0-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025
• Diet: varied diet of frozen food, mysis, artemia and small pieces of fish or shrimp
• Social behavior: peaceful, but territorial towards conspecifics
• Hiding places: provide plenty of rocks and hiding places
• Regular water changes and stable water values are essential