The Bluespot Club - Page 193

bluespotjawfish · 05-23-2008, 06:50 PM

Welcome

Your little BSJF are awesome. I'm voting for a pair, but like Scott said, don't really know. In theory the male's mouth is larger (since he holds the eggs). Come August you might find out if they are a pair as the male will turn half white.

Again, a warm welcome to the club.

Lorraine

lcstorc · 05-23-2008, 10:20 PM

Welcome to the club. In the beginning we had many fatalities but as we learn more about this wonderful fish people are having more and more succes. I think you hit on one of the largest factors which is getting a healthy fish to begin with, Now you are making me want to get another. We'll see if I get the guts and/or the cash.

SeahorseBT · 05-24-2008, 01:27 AM

looking good and welcome

bluespotjawfish · 05-24-2008, 09:07 AM

Seahorse I love your avatar...

Basser1 · 05-24-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Welcome

Your little BSJF are awesome. I'm voting for a pair, but like Scott said, don't really know. In theory the male's mouth is larger (since he holds the eggs). Come August you might find out if they are a pair as the male will turn half white.

Again, a warm welcome to the club.

Lorraine

Lorraine, Just curious..... But is there something about the month of August that spurs this on?

Gerard

bluespotjawfish · 05-24-2008, 12:17 PM

That's just their breeding season in the wild.

bluespotjawfish · 05-24-2008, 12:20 PM

For those who may have missed this post of a pair showing the male courting behavior...check out this permalink to post 1319...

The Bluespot Club

lcstorc · 05-24-2008, 12:23 PM

Ok Here is a question for all the bluespot owners past/present.

I really whant to re-scape sunshine's tank including adding a significant amount of sand for him to play in.
Obviously this will destroy the tunnel system he has built.
Shoud I forget it and leave as is.
Shoult I gather up as much of his building material as I can and keep it to add back in. agter the re-scape and sand additions.
Should I take him out of the tank and just be very carerul or should I try to catch him while I rescape and add sand.

I reallly don't like the current scape but will not want to do anything that will stress him any more than is necessary.

vdituri · 05-24-2008, 08:37 PM

Just a thought, but could you put a PVC ring around his doorway to keep it from filling with new sand?

Would there be die off from the top layers of the established sand?

SeahorseBT · 05-24-2008, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluespotjawfish

Seahorse I love your avatar...

thanks!

Dentoid · 05-24-2008, 11:04 PM

Lynn, I don't see any reason why you can't reaquascape. Sunshine will make new burrows. A couple of things to think about.

1. If you add more sand there will be a sand storm, thus low to no visibility. You don't want to bury Sunshine.

2. Same thing if you rescape. You could crush him if something falls or you just can't see him when moving the rock or placing it back in the tank.

3. It's going to be stressful to catch him and to do so, you'll probably have to remove the rock anyway. That is unless you have a special bond with Sunshine like Michael has with Jose. In that case he should just swim into your hand and let you take him out of the tank. They do seem to get very tame. Spotty is not afraid of my hand in the tank and will often swim up to it looking for a hand out. I do not try to touch him though. In fact, he becomes more bold and leaves his burrow anytime I approach the tank.

Can you rescape without moving the bottom layer of rockwork?

lcstorc · 05-25-2008, 07:40 AM

I could leave the bottom as is. I was already going to add the sand last for stability and visibility.
I really don't want to stress him but I am thinking the longer I wait the worse it will be.

Basser1 · 05-25-2008, 09:42 PM

Hey All, Hope you're havin' a great Memorial Day Week-End!

Well Digger is now 5 months old!! Woo-Hoo!! So I thought I'd post some pics I took of him!

And here he is wearing his Crown of Dendros!

Nervoustime · 05-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Very nice pictures Basser1

vdituri · 05-25-2008, 09:46 PM

Beautiful fish and beautiful dendros!

05-23-2008, 06:50 PM	#2881 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Welcome Your little BSJF are awesome. I'm voting for a pair, but like Scott said, don't really know. In theory the male's mouth is larger (since he holds the eggs). Come August you might find out if they are a pair as the male will turn half white. Again, a warm welcome to the club. Lorraine __________________ 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

05-23-2008, 10:20 PM	#2882 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Welcome to the club. In the beginning we had many fatalities but as we learn more about this wonderful fish people are having more and more succes. I think you hit on one of the largest factors which is getting a healthy fish to begin with, Now you are making me want to get another. We'll see if I get the guts and/or the cash. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

05-24-2008, 01:27 AM	#2883 (permalink)
SeahorseBT Achilles Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Libertyville, IL Posts: 855 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club looking good and welcome

05-24-2008, 09:07 AM	#2884 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Seahorse I love your avatar... __________________ 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

05-24-2008, 12:17 PM	#2886 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club That's just their breeding season in the wild. __________________ 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

05-24-2008, 12:20 PM	#2887 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,221 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club For those who may have missed this post of a pair showing the male courting behavior...check out this permalink to post 1319... The Bluespot Club __________________ 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

05-24-2008, 12:23 PM	#2888 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Ok Here is a question for all the bluespot owners past/present. I really whant to re-scape sunshine's tank including adding a significant amount of sand for him to play in. Obviously this will destroy the tunnel system he has built. Shoud I forget it and leave as is. Shoult I gather up as much of his building material as I can and keep it to add back in. agter the re-scape and sand additions. Should I take him out of the tank and just be very carerul or should I try to catch him while I rescape and add sand. I reallly don't like the current scape but will not want to do anything that will stress him any more than is necessary. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

05-24-2008, 08:37 PM	#2889 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Just a thought, but could you put a PVC ring around his doorway to keep it from filling with new sand? Would there be die off from the top layers of the established sand? __________________ 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.

05-24-2008, 11:04 PM	#2891 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Lynn, I don't see any reason why you can't reaquascape. Sunshine will make new burrows. A couple of things to think about. 1. If you add more sand there will be a sand storm, thus low to no visibility. You don't want to bury Sunshine. 2. Same thing if you rescape. You could crush him if something falls or you just can't see him when moving the rock or placing it back in the tank. 3. It's going to be stressful to catch him and to do so, you'll probably have to remove the rock anyway. That is unless you have a special bond with Sunshine like Michael has with Jose. In that case he should just swim into your hand and let you take him out of the tank. They do seem to get very tame. Spotty is not afraid of my hand in the tank and will often swim up to it looking for a hand out. I do not try to touch him though. In fact, he becomes more bold and leaves his burrow anytime I approach the tank. Can you rescape without moving the bottom layer of rockwork? __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-25-2008, 07:40 AM	#2892 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,008 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club I could leave the bottom as is. I was already going to add the sand last for stability and visibility. I really don't want to stress him but I am thinking the longer I wait the worse it will be. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

05-25-2008, 09:42 PM	#2893 (permalink)
Basser1 Star Polyps Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 158 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Hey All, Hope you're havin' a great Memorial Day Week-End! Well Digger is now 5 months old!! Woo-Hoo!! So I thought I'd post some pics I took of him! And here he is wearing his Crown of Dendros!

05-25-2008, 09:46 PM	#2894 (permalink)
Nervoustime Torch coral Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Irvine, California Posts: 508 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Very nice pictures Basser1

05-25-2008, 09:46 PM	#2895 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Beautiful fish and beautiful dendros! __________________ 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.

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