Saltwater
Smiler
Opistognathus jacksoniensis
Opistognathidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Missing
- Body shape
- Elongated
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Care
- Group
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- Smallest aquarium
- Missing
- Diet
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Behavior
Water values
Range
More about the species
Description
Inhabits sand and rubble flats near reefs.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Opisthognathus jacksoniensis
- Opistognathus jacksiensis
In other languages
- Southern smiler
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.