The Bluespot Club - Page 130

michael_cb_125 · 11-26-2007, 04:38 PM

Sorry Craig my tank is right at 80. It fluctuates a little, but 80 is the norm.

Craig Manoukian · 11-26-2007, 08:05 PM

Thanks Michael!

michael_cb_125 · 11-26-2007, 08:09 PM

Look what just came in. I wish my 240 was up. Somebody; hurry and get him. I think he is just a baby.

bluespotjawfish · 11-26-2007, 08:52 PM

Nervoustime - I am sooo happppyyy!!!!

Michael - Don't even tempt me. I am taking the jumping out of my tank personal. I'm sticking with one! GG is very happy to be a single gal!

michael_cb_125 · 11-26-2007, 08:58 PM

Im glad that GG is doing well. But the little DD Jawfish is a cutie. Cant you just see him saying Mamma!

Im sorry for your loss.
~Michael

Dentoid · 11-26-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Nervoustime

It has been 3 weeks since I posted my concerns regarding the white patches on the side of my Bluespot. I am happy to report that he seems to be doing great.

He is looking much better. He has moved back to his original home, next to the Redheaded Jawfish. They get along with no issues. He is eating extremely well, so that is always a great sign.

That's great! Always nice to hear good news!

Dentoid · 11-26-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

Look what just came in. I wish my 240 was up. Somebody; hurry and get him. I think he is just a baby.

Very nice specimen, indeed!

michael_cb_125 · 11-26-2007, 09:17 PM

On a serious note, does that jawfish look young. It does not have the dark head, dark fins, or darker colored body. It just looks very fresh to me. I know that just sound very wierd but that is the best way I can describe it.~Michael

Dentoid · 11-26-2007, 09:20 PM

Hard to tell, but it is a nice, healthy specimen.

michael_cb_125 · 11-26-2007, 09:23 PM

I have tried finding information on these little guys but as you said at my house it is very dificult to find specific details. It seems as though all jawfish are lumped togather into one single type. When there clearly are dramatic differences in the different species. I have tried to find info on sexing, and aging these guys, but it was to no avail. Have you ever found any info on the lifespan and how to determine age?

Dentoid · 11-26-2007, 09:33 PM

Not at all. Not even in the many books I have!

Have you seen this picture? It's a male/female pair. Not the best photograph, but they look old in the face. Do you notice any differences other than the obvious?

Craig Manoukian · 11-26-2007, 09:38 PM

Is the male the fish above?

michael_cb_125 · 11-26-2007, 09:40 PM

I have seen that picture before. Other than the color change, the males erect fins, and the females bloated appearance, I dont see any obivous differences. If the two were not in breeding mode, I dont think that there would be any external way of determining sex.

Craig Manoukian · 11-26-2007, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael_cb_125

the males erect fins, and the females bloated appearance,

Is this normal sexual dislpay behavior? Is it prevalent in juvenile's behavior?

Dentoid · 11-26-2007, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Is this normal sexual dislpay behavior? Is it prevalent in juvenile's behavior?

From all that I can gather, the males turn white during mating. What a way to attract a female, go all ashen!

We don't know if juveniles exhibit this behavior. No one in the Club has had two, except for Lorraine, and she unfortunately lost one.

11-26-2007, 04:38 PM	#1936 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Sorry Craig my tank is right at 80. It fluctuates a little, but 80 is the norm. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

11-26-2007, 08:05 PM	#1937 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,179 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Thanks Michael! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-26-2007, 08:09 PM	#1938 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Look what just came in. I wish my 240 was up. Somebody; hurry and get him. I think he is just a baby. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

11-26-2007, 08:52 PM	#1939 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,209 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Nervoustime - I am sooo happppyyy!!!! Michael - Don't even tempt me. I am taking the jumping out of my tank personal. I'm sticking with one! GG is very happy to be a single gal! __________________ 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

11-26-2007, 08:58 PM	#1940 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Im glad that GG is doing well. But the little DD Jawfish is a cutie. Cant you just see him saying Mamma! Im sorry for your loss. ~Michael __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

11-26-2007, 09:17 PM	#1943 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club On a serious note, does that jawfish look young. It does not have the dark head, dark fins, or darker colored body. It just looks very fresh to me. I know that just sound very wierd but that is the best way I can describe it.~Michael __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

11-26-2007, 09:20 PM	#1944 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Hard to tell, but it is a nice, healthy specimen. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

11-26-2007, 09:23 PM	#1945 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I have tried finding information on these little guys but as you said at my house it is very dificult to find specific details. It seems as though all jawfish are lumped togather into one single type. When there clearly are dramatic differences in the different species. I have tried to find info on sexing, and aging these guys, but it was to no avail. Have you ever found any info on the lifespan and how to determine age? __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

11-26-2007, 09:33 PM	#1946 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Not at all. Not even in the many books I have! Have you seen this picture? It's a male/female pair. Not the best photograph, but they look old in the face. Do you notice any differences other than the obvious? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

11-26-2007, 09:38 PM	#1947 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,179 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Is the male the fish above? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-26-2007, 09:40 PM	#1948 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I have seen that picture before. Other than the color change, the males erect fins, and the females bloated appearance, I dont see any obivous differences. If the two were not in breeding mode, I dont think that there would be any external way of determining sex. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

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