{"product_id":"pearly-jawfish-opisthognathus-aurifrons-saltwater","title":"Pearly Jawfish (Opisthognathus aurifrons)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E0F7FA;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — we hold off on bagging until you arrive, so it stays healthy in its display tank.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePearly Jawfish\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eOpisthognathus aurifrons\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fascinating Caribbean reef fish with a pale, iridescent body and a sunny yellow head. These charismatic burrowers spend their days hovering vertically above hand-dug tunnels, retreating into them at the slightest disturbance. Intermediate-care, peaceful, and reef-safe — they reward the right setup with months of constant, almost-cartoonish activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/salt-water\"\u003elive saltwater fish\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics, or shop our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fish\"\u003efish collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons minimum, longer footprint preferred over height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Critical — they need a deep (4\"+) mixed substrate of fine sand and crushed coral or rubble so they can excavate stable burrows. Add small rocks and shells on top; they will use these to \"build a door\" each night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight-fitting lid is non-negotiable. Pearly Jawfish are accomplished jumpers, especially when startled or housed with aggressive tankmates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–78°F, salinity 1.020–1.026, pH 8.1–8.4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore. Feed 2–3 small meals daily of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nutramar-tigrio-live-copepods-4oz\"\u003elive copepods\u003c\/a\u003e, frozen mysis, enriched brine shrimp, and finely chopped meaty foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — fully reef and invert safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePearly Jawfish, Yellowhead Jawfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOpisthognathus aurifrons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribbean \u0026amp; Western Atlantic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCarnivore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e~4 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #B2EBF2;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePearly Jawfish are model peaceful community reef citizens — but their nervous, burrowing nature means tankmate choice matters. Stick with calm, similarly-sized fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/orange-skunk-clownfish-amphiprion-sandaracinos-saltwater\"\u003eClownfish\u003c\/a\u003e, peaceful \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zebra-bar-goby-ptereleotris-zebra-saltwater\"\u003egobies\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/canary-blenny-meiacanthus-oualanensis-saltwater\"\u003eblennies\u003c\/a\u003e, cardinals, chromis, small wrasses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive damsels, dottybacks, large angels, predatory fish, or anything that will outcompete them at feeding time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept singly unless in a very large tank (75g+) with plenty of substrate real estate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/nutramar-tigrio-live-copepods-4oz\"\u003eNutramar Tigrio Live Copepods\u003c\/a\u003e — perfect target food for new arrivals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-copepod-mix-live-marine-pods\"\u003eBulldawg Copepod Mix\u003c\/a\u003e — multi-species live pods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/sfbb-freeze-dried-mysis-shrimp\"\u003eSFBB Freeze-Dried Mysis Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — staple frozen-style food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bulldawg-artemia-brine-shrimp-live-nauplii\"\u003eBulldawg Artemia Brine Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e — gut-loaded live brine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eFull saltwater nutrition collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #006064;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do they need such deep substrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPearly Jawfish dig their own vertical burrows and reinforce the walls with shells and rubble. Less than 3–4 inches of substrate and they can't establish a proper home, which causes chronic stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they really jump out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Pearly Jawfish are one of the most notorious jumpers in the saltwater hobby. A tight-fitting lid or fine mesh screen is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they reef safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCompletely. They won't touch corals, anemones, or inverts. They may shift rubble around their burrow entrance, so don't place loose frags right above their tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nApproximately 2.5–3.5 inches. Sizes vary with each shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48518280741083,"sku":"SW3-SW0255","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_15de0c37-bddf-4a33-bc7a-a58b609fee55.jpg?v=1774634814","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/pearly-jawfish-opisthognathus-aurifrons-saltwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}