Pearly Yellowhead Jawfish

A fascinating burrowing species that builds and maintains its own sand burrow. Known for its hovering behavior and unique personality.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 3–4 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Pearly Jawfish require a deep sand bed (3–4 inches) to construct burrows. They will hover above their burrow and quickly retreat when threatened.

A tight-fitting lid is essential as they are known jumpers.

Feeding & Diet

Carnivorous and responds well to feeding once conditioned.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Frozen mysis
• Enriched brine
• Small pellets

In Your Aquarium:

• Frozen foods
• Pellets
• Target feeding recommended

Compatibility Notes

Best with:

• Peaceful reef fish
• Gobies
• Blennies

Avoid aggressive tankmates.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.