The Bluespot Club - Page 126

Craig Manoukian · 11-08-2007, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h20crazy

Hmm..I have had a bad experience with scarlets. They were the first type I tried using and they would eat at my corals.

My Scarlets had the very distiguishable golde eye stalks, and in three years nevr touched a coral. Algeavores only.

h20crazy · 11-08-2007, 10:34 PM

I must have had some different type because I, with my own two eyes, observed as they ate a frag of blue xenia that wasn't doing so well. I haven't had any bad experiences with blue legs yet.

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 12:29 AM

There are red hermit crabs mis-identified as Scarlets. The distinctive yellow eye stalk is the key. If the xenia was dying then that might explain the scavenger response.

h20crazy · 11-09-2007, 12:43 AM

In any case is it better to just do snails and forget about hermits? Or should hermits be used in combination with snails for a better cleanup crew? I am also thinking of a couple of skunk shrimp once I do away with my coral banded shrimp. I love looking at my coral banded shrimp(Slinky), but he really does not added any advantageous services to the tank. If anything he just steals food from my corals when I'm feeding. I am also unsure if he will be a problem to my Harry.

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 01:25 AM

I had great success with a combination of Astrea snails, Nassaurius snails, Red Scarlet Hermits, Skunk Cleaner shrimp, and a fighting Conch.

h20crazy · 11-09-2007, 01:31 AM

I will see about the scarlets vs the blue, because my larger snails always get killed off. My LFS will usually just trade mine out for other ones. I will have to make sure they have yellow eyes. The tricky part is getting them out of my tank.

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 01:44 AM

This is what they look like:

vdituri · 11-09-2007, 01:50 AM

Dentoid and Lorraine and all you other bluespot junkies, I just want you to know I walked by 3 Bluespots today for $84.00 each. That was the longest walk in my life. 1 looked very good, 1 looked o.k couldn't see all of him and the other one all I saw was the tip of his tail. Fishplanet was nice enough to give them each their own tank alone with sand and a rock to burrow under.

The last LFS I went to had 1 in really bad shape breathing hard and in a big community bare bottom tank. I really wanted to rescue him, but I know enough from this thread to save my money. Still sad though.

If Gary the goby ever dies of Natural Causes (Dent) then a Bluespot it will be.
But till then I wait, watch and learn.

Craig Manoukian · 11-09-2007, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

Dentoid I just want you to know I walked by 3 Bluespots today for $84.00 each. That was the longest walk in my life.....I really wanted to rescue one, but I know enough from this thread to save my money.

If Gary the goby ever dies of Natural Causes (Dent) then a Bluespot it will be.
But till then I wait, watch and learn.

Wow a real modicum of restraint!

michael_cb_125 · 11-09-2007, 10:25 AM

Dentoid not to bring up a sore subject but how long did you have dotty?

bluespotjawfish · 11-09-2007, 12:49 PM

Dotty lived about 6 months but will always be in our hearts!

Dentoid · 11-09-2007, 01:12 PM

Yep, Dotty was with me 6 months and was healthy. She either jumped out when I left the anti-jump net ajar or she got eaten by my flower anemone. One night she was there the next morning she was gone. Do not under estimate their escape abilities.

Victor, your restraint is overwhelming. Wimp!

h20crazy · 11-09-2007, 02:33 PM

Well, on a lesser note of deceased BSs(I hate talking about death). My Harry has finally stepped out towards the front of the tank. I snapped these 2 pictures. He semed pretty calm as I was about 2 feet away from him and he just kept an eye on me.

I have never really seen how they act, but mine is breathing a bit heavy not sure may just be me and I guess he is eating zooplankton or something because he does a fast bitting motion as he shoots upwards. I will try to post a vid of his breathing. I have uploaded it to host it, just waiting for approval from the site.

Heh...had to edit this. Just noticed I said I would change the subject about death and then, ironically, I post about my Harry breathing heavily.

bluespotjawfish · 11-09-2007, 02:55 PM

What you describe is pretty normal for the first week or two. One thing I have learned is not to try so hard. It's like the harder you try to get a kid to eat something, the more they fight with you about it.

PS - He looks very happy in the pics!

Dentoid · 11-09-2007, 02:55 PM

I hope he is alright! How is the flow in your tank? Possibly an oxygen issue.

11-08-2007, 10:34 PM	#1877 (permalink)
h20crazy Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sebastian, Fl Posts: 66 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club I must have had some different type because I, with my own two eyes, observed as they ate a frag of blue xenia that wasn't doing so well. I haven't had any bad experiences with blue legs yet.

11-09-2007, 12:29 AM	#1878 (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 There are red hermit crabs mis-identified as Scarlets. The distinctive yellow eye stalk is the key. If the xenia was dying then that might explain the scavenger response. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-09-2007, 12:43 AM	#1879 (permalink)
h20crazy Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sebastian, Fl Posts: 66 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club In any case is it better to just do snails and forget about hermits? Or should hermits be used in combination with snails for a better cleanup crew? I am also thinking of a couple of skunk shrimp once I do away with my coral banded shrimp. I love looking at my coral banded shrimp(Slinky), but he really does not added any advantageous services to the tank. If anything he just steals food from my corals when I'm feeding. I am also unsure if he will be a problem to my Harry.

11-09-2007, 01:25 AM	#1880 (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 I had great success with a combination of Astrea snails, Nassaurius snails, Red Scarlet Hermits, Skunk Cleaner shrimp, and a fighting Conch. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-09-2007, 01:31 AM	#1881 (permalink)
h20crazy Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sebastian, Fl Posts: 66 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club I will see about the scarlets vs the blue, because my larger snails always get killed off. My LFS will usually just trade mine out for other ones. I will have to make sure they have yellow eyes. The tricky part is getting them out of my tank.

11-09-2007, 01:44 AM	#1882 (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 This is what they look like: __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-09-2007, 01:50 AM	#1883 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,776 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Dentoid and Lorraine and all you other bluespot junkies, I just want you to know I walked by 3 Bluespots today for $84.00 each. That was the longest walk in my life. 1 looked very good, 1 looked o.k couldn't see all of him and the other one all I saw was the tip of his tail. Fishplanet was nice enough to give them each their own tank alone with sand and a rock to burrow under. The last LFS I went to had 1 in really bad shape breathing hard and in a big community bare bottom tank. I really wanted to rescue him, but I know enough from this thread to save my money. Still sad though. If Gary the goby ever dies of Natural Causes (Dent) then a Bluespot it will be. But till then I wait, watch and learn. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-09-2007, 10:25 AM	#1885 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,760 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Dentoid not to bring up a sore subject but how long did you have dotty? __________________ Elos System 70 Angel Reef (up and Running) Megan's Elos Mini Reef (up and running as well) ~The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.~ (Lord Bacon)

11-09-2007, 12:49 PM	#1886 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Dotty lived about 6 months but will always be in our hearts! __________________ 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

11-09-2007, 01:12 PM	#1887 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,680 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Yep, Dotty was with me 6 months and was healthy. She either jumped out when I left the anti-jump net ajar or she got eaten by my flower anemone. One night she was there the next morning she was gone. Do not under estimate their escape abilities. Victor, your restraint is overwhelming. Wimp! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

11-09-2007, 02:33 PM	#1888 (permalink)
h20crazy Fire Coral Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sebastian, Fl Posts: 66 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Well, on a lesser note of deceased BSs(I hate talking about death). My Harry has finally stepped out towards the front of the tank. I snapped these 2 pictures. He semed pretty calm as I was about 2 feet away from him and he just kept an eye on me. I have never really seen how they act, but mine is breathing a bit heavy not sure may just be me and I guess he is eating zooplankton or something because he does a fast bitting motion as he shoots upwards. I will try to post a vid of his breathing. I have uploaded it to host it, just waiting for approval from the site. Heh...had to edit this. Just noticed I said I would change the subject about death and then, ironically, I post about my Harry breathing heavily. Last edited by h20crazy : 11-09-2007 at 04:30 PM.

11-09-2007, 02:55 PM	#1889 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club What you describe is pretty normal for the first week or two. One thing I have learned is not to try so hard. It's like the harder you try to get a kid to eat something, the more they fight with you about it. PS - He looks very happy in the pics! __________________ 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

11-09-2007, 02:55 PM	#1890 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,680 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I hope he is alright! How is the flow in your tank? Possibly an oxygen issue. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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