Breeding Opistognathus rosenblatti - Bluespot Jawfish

[Woodstock]

I am trying my hand at raising Opistognathus rosenblatti (bluespot jawfish).
It's been difficult just getting a HEALTHY pair of them.... but now my female has spawned! They appeared non-fertile under the microscope but hopefully MR. bluespot will do his part next time.

This pair has been together for about 2.5 months (since around 4-15-2011).

 

[jpsika08]

Great project, congrats and good luck!!

 

[Funlad3]

Doni, don't tempt me!

 

[PSU4ME]

Wow awesome!

 

[tnwillia]

Congrats and good luck with them!

 

[wanareef]

Got any pix's of your breeding set-up? Where did you get your info?

tia

 

[cheeks69]

Very cool Doni, can't wait to see those babies !

 

[maxx56dog]

is it possible to raise BSJ to adult size?

 

[jedi82knight]

That's awesome Doni! Good luck!

 

[Woodstock]

Thanks everyone!

I was trying to 'pair' up a few in a 65 gallon tall and these two were just 'spares'. It turns out the spares paired. LOL! They are in a 40 gallon breeder tank that is plumbed into my 380 gallon growout system. I am contemplating whether or not I should move them to the 65 gallon since they are so content and happy in the 40 gallon....


Here is a video of them:
http://youtu.be/NOC5irk6R78

 

[maxx56dog]

doni, have you ever thought of breeding mandarins?

 

[Woodstock]

doni, have you ever thought of breeding mandarins?

Yes I have. I will eventually try it. They are one of my favorite fish.

 

[lcstorc]

Good luck. So far mine just keep swapping dens and the male keeps flashing. Maybe someday. I can't wait to see yours.

 

[SeaSiren]

Hi Doni

Any reccomendations on where to get one single healthy blue spot jawfish I have been looking for one!

Thanks

I am trying my hand at raising Opistognathus rosenblatti (bluespot jawfish).
It's been difficult just getting a HEALTHY pair of them.... but now my female has spawned! They appeared non-fertile under the microscope but hopefully MR. bluespot will do his part next time.

This pair has been together for about 2.5 months (since around 4-15-2011).

 

[Woodstock]

Diver's Den is my #1 choice... always.

 

[Tahoe Reefer]

Great video Doni, and good tunes

 

[Woodstock]

Thank you Tahoe

 

[snowcasso]

Doni are you going to write a book of breeding fish soon?

 

[Clownfishfan]

How are going to try to raise the fry?

 

[Haaileybop]

Beautiful fish!