Planning on new tank- want to add bluespot
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goldenmean
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BSJF need a minimum of 4 inch deep sand bed with lots of shells and rubble
Cassette87
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Exactly what Jeff said, and keep in mind they are excellent jumpers and escape artists, so you will want to BSJF-proof your tank!
goldenmean
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There is so much great info in the sticky thread on the Blue Spot forum
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/bluespot-club/16244-bluespot-club.html
If you havn't read that yet.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/bluespot-club/16244-bluespot-club.html
If you havn't read that yet.
bluespotjawfish
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So, how on earth did I miss this new thread? Welcome!
The aggregate should be of varying sizes. Stay away from sand with very sharp edges.
Keep us posted on your progress!
The aggregate should be of varying sizes. Stay away from sand with very sharp edges.
Keep us posted on your progress!
bluespotjawfish
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Oh, I'd also check out the screen tops that Scott and I have built for our tanks. I'll have to track down that post for you.
I'm back, here is the link to Scott's. I used a black frame and it is almost invisible on the tank. I got my frame kit from Lowe's. I had to get a few extra corner pieces separately because my frame has 6 sides to allow for the flow returns.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/bluespot-club/16244-bluespot-club-35.html#post247782
I'm back, here is the link to Scott's. I used a black frame and it is almost invisible on the tank. I got my frame kit from Lowe's. I had to get a few extra corner pieces separately because my frame has 6 sides to allow for the flow returns.
http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/bluespot-club/16244-bluespot-club-35.html#post247782
michael_cb_125
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I agree with Lynn. My Jose is a mean little fishy, but I think that the more passive the tank, the less stress that will be put on your little BS. Remember that with these fish the stress=death in many cases. Good luck on your Blue Spotted adventure. If you do get one, you will instsntly fall in love.
bluespotjawfish
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And, since the tank you are putting it in isn't very big, I'd make the Bluespot your only bottom-dwelling fish.
michael_cb_125
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Also if it is possible, add the Bluespot First. This will allow hi to acclimate to his surroundings, withoiut be harrased or bothered by other less awesome fish.
bennyjet
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thanks for all the advice. I am pretty much building the tank for my little spot. I like the idea of getting him first and letting him acclimate to his home. Also, I have read that having too much sand in a tank is not a good thing. Since i will be putting in at least 4 inches are there any problems i can forsee with that?
You know what Michelle, you are probably going to get a range of answers here. Really, I don't think it matters as long as they have lots of rubble with which to build their burrows. They will take pieces of shell, rock, coral into the burrow to support the walls so that they don't cave in. They are master carpenters of the reef! I have a mixture of crushed coral and fine sand and my BS has no problems with the likes of it. Here is an example of my gravel and BS!
bluespotjawfish
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Hi Michelle,
How is the project coming along? The rubble is important, but a gradated sand is just as important. My 50 had a lot of rubble, but I used a single sized aggregate. The poor thing couldn't build anything that would last (it kept caving in on him). I also incorporate things like clam shell halves.
Lorraine
How is the project coming along? The rubble is important, but a gradated sand is just as important. My 50 had a lot of rubble, but I used a single sized aggregate. The poor thing couldn't build anything that would last (it kept caving in on him). I also incorporate things like clam shell halves.
Lorraine