The Bluespot Club - Page 209

bluespotjawfish · 06-13-2008, 10:52 PM

PS - My mandarin loves BJ!

Oh, anyone using the name Rubble?

Basser1 · 06-13-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Techno-Vicki

Thanks Lynn! He is really digging now, so I think I will call him "Digger". I took this photo before reading your post; however, he does not seem to mind at all.

Hey Cool, Here's my Digger wavin' HELLO to your Digger!

Anselth · 06-14-2008, 09:35 AM

Nervous and excited...Mine's on its way from Pacific East. He is apparently taking the long way (MD to KY to Philly), but he should be here today. Is it normal to wake up at 5 and not be able to sleep?

lcstorc · 06-14-2008, 10:43 AM

Yes. Perfectly normal for Blue owners. I started getting up early just so I could watch Sunshine for a good 30 min before I had to leave.

OK confession time. I went to the LFS yesterday to find out when my new stand will get here and get a couple of basics like carbon and phosban. Of course I had to ask about the blues and when he told me they were both there I had to stop in for a visit. They both look great but the one is absolutely spectacular. I couldn't find a difference in mouth size but this one is significantly darker on the back half so I am hoping that is one of the male/female differences. Regardless I am pretty sure Sunshine is a girl and either a girl/boy or a girl/girl combo ought to be ok.
So I told him to put a sold sign on him and that I would pick him up when the tank switchover. I think that would be the best timing since the tank will be taken apart anyway so they will both have a "new" tank at the same time. I really hope it goes well. I am very nervous.
Meanwhile my LFS guys says I am the only person he knows who had had a blue stay alive this long. That made me feel like I am doing something right.
So unless something happens in the next week or two I will have 2 blues building away. The tank should certainly be bit enough. It is a 90 with only 2 firefish and a mandarin.
Of course I will keep you all updated.

Basser1 · 06-14-2008, 10:53 AM

That's great Lynn. I'll be anxious to see how the 2 get along. BTW, how ling have you had Sunshine. I've had Digger for almost 6 months now!

lcstorc · 06-14-2008, 10:59 AM

I think about 3-4 months but I would have to check to be sure. Apparently they tend to die almost immediately when he sells them. These guys have been at the store for well over a month and the one I chose is major fat with the other not far behind. They both look perfect. No frayed fins or white spots so I figured if I was ever going to do it now was the time. Since the tank has to be completely torn down and put back up it should be new territory for both of them. Needless to say, I am very nervous. I would feel horrible if something happened to either or them. I may try a glass divider first and see if there appear to be any problems and I could move one to the 20 gallon if I need to since it has a pretty deep sandbed but I would really love to see them like each other and hang out together.

Anselth · 06-14-2008, 11:33 AM

He just showed up! he's acclimating right now, pictures soon!

lcstorc · 06-14-2008, 11:40 AM

Yippie!

Techno-Vicki · 06-14-2008, 12:02 PM

Basser, my Digger says hi to your Digger

Lorraine, I think the mandarin keeps bugging him because it is one of the mandarin's 'hang out' spots. Although the mandarin is not aggressive, he is certainly pestering digger.

Lynn, congratulations! I bet you are right about the coloration designating the sex of the fish. So what sex is my Digger?

Here are a few pics. Madarin bugging him, saying hi to Digger, and out for feeding time.

Craig Manoukian · 06-14-2008, 12:09 PM

Coolio Basser1`!

Great news Lynn, I'm sure your two BSJF will get alo9ng swimmingly!

Fabulous photos Vicki!

Adam, congrats and we need pics!

vdituri · 06-14-2008, 12:13 PM

Wow! What he said! lol

Congrats Lynn! Happy karma thoughts!

Techno-Vicki · 06-14-2008, 12:17 PM

Thanks Craig and Victor!

You know Lynn, you made me think about getting another one. I probably need to wait until Digger is fully established though.

Anselth · 06-14-2008, 12:25 PM

Lynn, I have read that one of the sexes (I think it was male, but I can't remember) will change color slightly during breeding season. Unfortunately, I didn't bookmark the page, but if I come across it again, I will post the link.

Craig Manoukian · 06-14-2008, 12:35 PM

Picture ADAM?

bluespotjawfish · 06-14-2008, 12:41 PM

August - bottom half turns white (if you have a pair)

Lynn - March 28, 2008 is what I have for Sunshine's bday. I think you are right about her being a girl. Congrats on the newbie!

Anselth - Oh, I can't wait for pics!

Basser - You are doing great with Digger! 6 months is awesome!

Vicki - My mandarin was hanging out this morning w/BJ. A few days ago my koralia pump got aimed at the sand and so Mr. BJ had a storm in his den. He has rebuilt in the same place. He is stuck like glue to that spot! The storm made my fungia go crazy fleshy. I didn't know they did that!

Here are some pics. The same day the storm hit BJ, my neighbor's house burned up (from their BBQ'r). That was a $150,000 picnic, holy cow - be careful!

06-13-2008, 10:52 PM	#3121 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club PS - My mandarin loves BJ! Oh, anyone using the name Rubble? __________________ 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

06-14-2008, 09:35 AM	#3123 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 945 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Nervous and excited...Mine's on its way from Pacific East. He is apparently taking the long way (MD to KY to Philly), but he should be here today. Is it normal to wake up at 5 and not be able to sleep? __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

06-14-2008, 10:43 AM	#3124 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,756 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Yes. Perfectly normal for Blue owners. I started getting up early just so I could watch Sunshine for a good 30 min before I had to leave. OK confession time. I went to the LFS yesterday to find out when my new stand will get here and get a couple of basics like carbon and phosban. Of course I had to ask about the blues and when he told me they were both there I had to stop in for a visit. They both look great but the one is absolutely spectacular. I couldn't find a difference in mouth size but this one is significantly darker on the back half so I am hoping that is one of the male/female differences. Regardless I am pretty sure Sunshine is a girl and either a girl/boy or a girl/girl combo ought to be ok. So I told him to put a sold sign on him and that I would pick him up when the tank switchover. I think that would be the best timing since the tank will be taken apart anyway so they will both have a "new" tank at the same time. I really hope it goes well. I am very nervous. Meanwhile my LFS guys says I am the only person he knows who had had a blue stay alive this long. That made me feel like I am doing something right. So unless something happens in the next week or two I will have 2 blues building away. The tank should certainly be bit enough. It is a 90 with only 2 firefish and a mandarin. Of course I will keep you all updated. __________________ 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.

06-14-2008, 10:53 AM	#3125 (permalink)
Basser1 Ricordea Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 191 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club That's great Lynn. I'll be anxious to see how the 2 get along. BTW, how ling have you had Sunshine. I've had Digger for almost 6 months now!

06-14-2008, 10:59 AM	#3126 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,756 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club I think about 3-4 months but I would have to check to be sure. Apparently they tend to die almost immediately when he sells them. These guys have been at the store for well over a month and the one I chose is major fat with the other not far behind. They both look perfect. No frayed fins or white spots so I figured if I was ever going to do it now was the time. Since the tank has to be completely torn down and put back up it should be new territory for both of them. Needless to say, I am very nervous. I would feel horrible if something happened to either or them. I may try a glass divider first and see if there appear to be any problems and I could move one to the 20 gallon if I need to since it has a pretty deep sandbed but I would really love to see them like each other and hang out together. __________________ 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.

06-14-2008, 11:33 AM	#3127 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 945 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club He just showed up! he's acclimating right now, pictures soon! __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

06-14-2008, 11:40 AM	#3128 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,756 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Yippie! __________________ 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.

06-14-2008, 12:02 PM	#3129 (permalink)
Techno-Vicki Dancing Mandarins Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanger, CA (on Kings River) Posts: 1,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Basser, my Digger says hi to your Digger Lorraine, I think the mandarin keeps bugging him because it is one of the mandarin's 'hang out' spots. Although the mandarin is not aggressive, he is certainly pestering digger. Lynn, congratulations! I bet you are right about the coloration designating the sex of the fish. So what sex is my Digger? Here are a few pics. Madarin bugging him, saying hi to Digger, and out for feeding time. __________________ AKA - "Speedy" Extreme Reef Addition Videos of Mandarins, reef tank, and "His Majesty's" DIY water changer http://www.murrayproductions.org/Ree...RM_videos.html "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

06-14-2008, 12:09 PM	#3130 (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 Coolio Basser1`! Great news Lynn, I'm sure your two BSJF will get alo9ng swimmingly! Fabulous photos Vicki! Adam, congrats and we need pics! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-14-2008, 12:13 PM	#3131 (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 Wow! What he said! lol Congrats Lynn! Happy karma thoughts! __________________ 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.

06-14-2008, 12:17 PM	#3132 (permalink)
Techno-Vicki Dancing Mandarins Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sanger, CA (on Kings River) Posts: 1,130 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Thanks Craig and Victor! You know Lynn, you made me think about getting another one. I probably need to wait until Digger is fully established though. __________________ AKA - "Speedy" Extreme Reef Addition Videos of Mandarins, reef tank, and "His Majesty's" DIY water changer http://www.murrayproductions.org/Ree...RM_videos.html "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." - Henry Ford (1863-1947)

06-14-2008, 12:25 PM	#3133 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 945 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Lynn, I have read that one of the sexes (I think it was male, but I can't remember) will change color slightly during breeding season. Unfortunately, I didn't bookmark the page, but if I come across it again, I will post the link. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

06-14-2008, 12:35 PM	#3134 (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 Picture ADAM? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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