The Bluespot Club - Page 120

Dentoid · 10-23-2007, 08:16 PM

Aaaaaaa. Close, but no cigar! You had me all excited. I know there are all kinds of wannabees, but there is no substitute for the gem of the Sea of Cortez! Pretty wrasse though.

I'll add you to the "wannabee" section of the first page. When you get the real thing, I'll move you to the big time leader board!

caitrina · 10-24-2007, 12:18 AM

*sigh*

vdituri · 10-24-2007, 12:24 AM

Maybe next time Caitrina.
We'll just have to be wannabees.
Gary the goby wants to be a bluespot soooo bad he has even built a cool house with a front porch and a back door. Here's a pic.

Just no spots. Oh well. I have to go break it to him gently. He's going to be heart broken.

soulbabel · 10-26-2007, 01:57 PM

I sadly report that one of my bsj passed away this morning. I'm thinking parasites had returned, as he had long stringy fecal matter for the last few days and wasn't eating. I treated the tank with Metronidazole about 3 days ago, but apparently was too late. He was breathing real heavy last night, and I woke up to find him dead. The other one looks really healthy though, I just hope he doesn't feel lonely.

caitrina · 10-26-2007, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

Maybe next time Caitrina.
We'll just have to be wannabees.
Gary the goby wants to be a bluespot soooo bad he has even built a cool house with a front porch and a back door. Here's a pic.

Just no spots. Oh well. I have to go break it to him gently. He's going to be heart broken.

Yeah, maybe next time, life goes on...........even for wannabees.....

caitrina · 10-26-2007, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulbabel

I sadly report that one of my bsj passed away this morning. I'm thinking parasites had returned, as he had long stringy fecal matter for the last few days and wasn't eating. I treated the tank with Metronidazole about 3 days ago, but apparently was too late. He was breathing real heavy last night, and I woke up to find him dead. The other one looks really healthy though, I just hope he doesn't feel lonely.

I am so sorry for your loss.

Craig Manoukian · 10-26-2007, 02:46 PM

Real bummer soulbabel.

What causes the parasites to return? Is it stress related?

soulbabel · 10-26-2007, 03:06 PM

I'm guessing that the parasites were never really cured the first time I treated the tank, and were able to just rebound in a few weeks. One thing I've learned from this, is if the BSJ has a reduced appetite, do your best to observe his fecal matter, as that can clue you in to what's possibly ailing the fish. I used this chart as a guide:
Fish Fecal Disorders

bluespotjawfish · 10-26-2007, 09:04 PM

Soulbabel, sorry for your loss!

h20crazy · 10-27-2007, 01:55 AM

Well, I'm glad to post that my LFS got me a BS for $80 and he will hold it for me until my tank cycles. Its great to get along so well with a store owner. I picked up the 75G hex front tank I am gonna use for the BS yesterday and today spent all day cleaning the tank, since it was used, and rinsing base rock and dead sand. Unluckily the sand I got from a friend was not as much as I thought. I am about 60 lbs short of getting past my min 4" sand bed. So, tomorrow I will buy the rest of the sand(unless someone in FL has some I can have for free!!!) and RODI water with salt mix to get the tank running. I will be dropping a hand full of raw shrimp, 4-6lbs of live rock from my existing tank along with a few scoops of LS. I will cross my fingers and hope my tank cycles soon. Oh, before anyone asks I wil not add the BS first I will add my scooter blenny and false perc in first to make sure the tank is in good living condition. I will probably stop by my lfs to get a pic of my soon to be BS and also a pic of his new home to be, once I get all the sand and rock in and the tank is running. All I can say is, I am excited!
*AGAIN IF SOMEONE IN FL HAS ABOUT 60 LBS OF FREE SAND THEY DONT NEED, I WILL GLADLY TAKE*

Craig Manoukian · 10-27-2007, 05:40 AM

Great news and good idea on waitning to add the BSJF!

h20crazy · 10-27-2007, 04:28 PM

Well, I'm off to buy some more sand. I will finish setting up my tank today and possibly post pictures tonight or tomorrow of what my tank looks like. Oh, Sorry to hear about your BS soulbabel. I was in a hurry to type my last post I forgot to give my condolences. Ok, I'm out.

caitrina · 10-27-2007, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h20crazy

Well, I'm glad to post that my LFS got me a BS for $80 and he will hold it for me until my tank cycles. Its great to get along so well with a store owner. I picked up the 75G hex front tank I am gonna use for the BS yesterday and today spent all day cleaning the tank, since it was used, and rinsing base rock and dead sand. Unluckily the sand I got from a friend was not as much as I thought. I am about 60 lbs short of getting past my min 4" sand bed. So, tomorrow I will buy the rest of the sand(unless someone in FL has some I can have for free!!!) and RODI water with salt mix to get the tank running. I will be dropping a hand full of raw shrimp, 4-6lbs of live rock from my existing tank along with a few scoops of LS. I will cross my fingers and hope my tank cycles soon. Oh, before anyone asks I wil not add the BS first I will add my scooter blenny and false perc in first to make sure the tank is in good living condition. I will probably stop by my lfs to get a pic of my soon to be BS and also a pic of his new home to be, once I get all the sand and rock in and the tank is running. All I can say is, I am excited!
*AGAIN IF SOMEONE IN FL HAS ABOUT 60 LBS OF FREE SAND THEY DONT NEED, I WILL GLADLY TAKE*

Don't have any sand but we are in the same area...hmmmm

bluespotjawfish · 10-27-2007, 06:47 PM

Cat - NO stealing his Bluespot while he is away!

caitrina · 10-27-2007, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Cat - NO stealing his Bluespot while he is away!

shhhhhhhh.............I was gonna share!

he he he...shucks I been had...wouldn't be hard to find the lfs they frequent either..........

10-23-2007, 08:16 PM	#1786 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,680 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Aaaaaaa. Close, but no cigar! You had me all excited. I know there are all kinds of wannabees, but there is no substitute for the gem of the Sea of Cortez! Pretty wrasse though. I'll add you to the "wannabee" section of the first page. When you get the real thing, I'll move you to the big time leader board! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

10-24-2007, 12:18 AM	#1787 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,611 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club sigh __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

10-26-2007, 01:57 PM	#1789 (permalink)
soulbabel Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I sadly report that one of my bsj passed away this morning. I'm thinking parasites had returned, as he had long stringy fecal matter for the last few days and wasn't eating. I treated the tank with Metronidazole about 3 days ago, but apparently was too late. He was breathing real heavy last night, and I woke up to find him dead. The other one looks really healthy though, I just hope he doesn't feel lonely.

10-26-2007, 02:46 PM	#1792 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,387 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Real bummer soulbabel. What causes the parasites to return? Is it stress related? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-26-2007, 03:06 PM	#1793 (permalink)
soulbabel Tunicate Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I'm guessing that the parasites were never really cured the first time I treated the tank, and were able to just rebound in a few weeks. One thing I've learned from this, is if the BSJ has a reduced appetite, do your best to observe his fecal matter, as that can clue you in to what's possibly ailing the fish. I used this chart as a guide: Fish Fecal Disorders

10-26-2007, 09:04 PM	#1794 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Soulbabel, sorry for your loss! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

10-27-2007, 01:55 AM	#1795 (permalink)
h20crazy Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sebastian, Fl Posts: 66 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Well, I'm glad to post that my LFS got me a BS for $80 and he will hold it for me until my tank cycles. Its great to get along so well with a store owner. I picked up the 75G hex front tank I am gonna use for the BS yesterday and today spent all day cleaning the tank, since it was used, and rinsing base rock and dead sand. Unluckily the sand I got from a friend was not as much as I thought. I am about 60 lbs short of getting past my min 4" sand bed. So, tomorrow I will buy the rest of the sand(unless someone in FL has some I can have for free!!!) and RODI water with salt mix to get the tank running. I will be dropping a hand full of raw shrimp, 4-6lbs of live rock from my existing tank along with a few scoops of LS. I will cross my fingers and hope my tank cycles soon. Oh, before anyone asks I wil not add the BS first I will add my scooter blenny and false perc in first to make sure the tank is in good living condition. I will probably stop by my lfs to get a pic of my soon to be BS and also a pic of his new home to be, once I get all the sand and rock in and the tank is running. All I can say is, I am excited! AGAIN IF SOMEONE IN FL HAS ABOUT 60 LBS OF FREE SAND THEY DONT NEED, I WILL GLADLY TAKE

10-27-2007, 05:40 AM	#1796 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,387 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Great news and good idea on waitning to add the BSJF! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

10-27-2007, 04:28 PM	#1797 (permalink)
h20crazy Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sebastian, Fl Posts: 66 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Well, I'm off to buy some more sand. I will finish setting up my tank today and possibly post pictures tonight or tomorrow of what my tank looks like. Oh, Sorry to hear about your BS soulbabel. I was in a hurry to type my last post I forgot to give my condolences. Ok, I'm out.

10-27-2007, 06:47 PM	#1799 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Cat - NO stealing his Bluespot while he is away! __________________ Lorraine To BB and all Bluespots - Journey of the 2nd Year ...The 2nd Year - Photoshow Check out Mr. BJ and friends... Mr. BJ's Aquarium - PhotoShow

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