The Bluespot Club - Page 25

bluespotjawfish · 03-27-2007, 11:28 PM

So, are you saying you are a wannabee?

Frankie · 03-27-2007, 11:32 PM

Maybe. But i am still looking for a pair of wanabe angels! thanks for the reminder!

Dentoid · 03-27-2007, 11:36 PM

I feel like this thread should be about awareness, husbandry practice and experience (with a little fun on the side) of this beautiful fish. As Mike pointed out there is not a lot of research on these fish, mainly just other peoples experiences. Perhaps we'll start a discussion across the hobby about the BSJF!

While I was doing my Google search on the BSJF, I came across this thread, Doni's Reef Space thread et al. Hopefully others doing research will see our discussion!

lcstorc · 03-27-2007, 11:56 PM

I love the thought that our keeping of these beautiful fish might help others to better keep them healthy and happy. Hopefully we can find the right way to keep them. If not we can at least document our experiences and hopefully learn.
I'll have to admit that when I came home to find that mine had moved I got nervous remembering Lorraine's stories. He is still new so it is reasonable that he is checking out a few places in the reef, but I remembered that hers always moved a lot before she lost them.
I was very pleased to read that in the wild they are in wide open areas instead of in the rocks. Mine just made a new home up against the glass in the reef. He dug out quite a deep hole that is completely open on the top and he has a great view of anything on that side of the reef. It is almost exactly in the center of the tank so he can look 3 feet in one direction and 3 feet in the other. Hopefully this is good. I half expect him to move again tomorrow and I may just put the screen back up for a day or two to guarantee no escape.

saltwaterfarm · 03-28-2007, 12:06 AM

Good idea Lynn. I would want to be sure your bluespot is very settled before removing...

bluespotjawfish · 03-28-2007, 09:21 AM

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It is almost exactly in the center of the tank so he can look 3 feet in one direction and 3 feet in the other. Hopefully this is good. I half expect him to move again tomorrow and I may just put the screen back up for a day or two to guarantee no escape.

Look's like Lynn has been training her BS - sit and stare at him, then tell him he is pretty, and like my doggies offer him treats - they will do anything for you! Mine usually did very well against the glass. Remember, they can (and will) move or jump at any time. Do you have a way to do something similar to what Doni and I have setup? I'm sending some of my Pond netting to Dentoid to try out with the eggcrate and MHs, he will hopefully report on how it works as well. I am happy with my gutter guard panel across the back and will probably stick to that.

lcstorc · 03-28-2007, 09:32 AM

The way my tank is set up I really can't do the gutter guard like you guys. I have eggcrate covering the top and I had screeen over that for the first couple of days. So far I haven't seen him jump at all except during acclimation, but I know that as soon as somebody startles him he certainly may jump.
BTW He is still in his strange home this morning so I guess he likes it there. I'll put up some pictures during lunch so you guys can see what I am talking about. He is so gorgeous, I do love the fact that I can see him completely in this home.

bluespotjawfish · 03-28-2007, 09:44 AM

That's too bad. We need to develop a BS monitor so an alarm goes off when he jumps.

Dentoid · 03-28-2007, 10:37 AM

Good idea Lorraine! Perhaps a roving, robot to gently pick up the fish and return it to the tank.
For those times when we are not there!

bluespotjawfish · 03-28-2007, 08:25 PM

I think that should be the challenge for Woody's Aquacontroller - program away Woody!

Woodstock · 03-28-2007, 08:36 PM

LOL... I think it will do that...

blue_eyes53813 · 03-28-2007, 10:58 PM

Doing some searches for corals and found blue spots on sale

exoticfish.com - Jeff's Exotic Fish. The best source for corals, live rock, fish, metal halides, and all reef aquarium supplies.

bluespotjawfish · 03-28-2007, 11:04 PM

That's where Dentoid got his from. He had a good service/experience with them.

Dentoid · 03-28-2007, 11:07 PM

I was pleasantly surprised for my first on-line livestock pruchase from Jeff's Exotic Fish. I would recommend them and that's a good price! They usually sell them for $149.00. They must have a school of them!

lcstorc · 03-28-2007, 11:42 PM

I forgot to put pics up at lunch. Here is one to hold you until I have more time.
Yes this is his new home. Very strange in my opinion, but he seems happy there and hasn't moved yet.

03-27-2007, 11:28 PM	#361 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club So, are you saying you are a wannabee? __________________ 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

03-27-2007, 11:36 PM	#363 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,680 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I feel like this thread should be about awareness, husbandry practice and experience (with a little fun on the side) of this beautiful fish. As Mike pointed out there is not a lot of research on these fish, mainly just other peoples experiences. Perhaps we'll start a discussion across the hobby about the BSJF! While I was doing my Google search on the BSJF, I came across this thread, Doni's Reef Space thread et al. Hopefully others doing research will see our discussion! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama Last edited by Dentoid : 07-20-2007 at 08:46 PM.

03-27-2007, 11:56 PM	#364 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,755 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club I love the thought that our keeping of these beautiful fish might help others to better keep them healthy and happy. Hopefully we can find the right way to keep them. If not we can at least document our experiences and hopefully learn. I'll have to admit that when I came home to find that mine had moved I got nervous remembering Lorraine's stories. He is still new so it is reasonable that he is checking out a few places in the reef, but I remembered that hers always moved a lot before she lost them. I was very pleased to read that in the wild they are in wide open areas instead of in the rocks. Mine just made a new home up against the glass in the reef. He dug out quite a deep hole that is completely open on the top and he has a great view of anything on that side of the reef. It is almost exactly in the center of the tank so he can look 3 feet in one direction and 3 feet in the other. Hopefully this is good. I half expect him to move again tomorrow and I may just put the screen back up for a day or two to guarantee no escape. __________________ 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.

03-28-2007, 12:06 AM	#365 (permalink)
saltwaterfarm Manta Ray Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,222 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Good idea Lynn. I would want to be sure your bluespot is very settled before removing... __________________ Lisa 90 Gal AGA, DIY Sump/Fuge, Current Outer Orbit 250w MH's with T5's. AquaC Remora Pro Skimmer, RK2.[/font] Purple LTA, pair of Percula Clowns, Clams, Softies, Shrooms, Ricordea, Echinophyllia, Torch, Frogspawn, Blastos, Sponges, Acro, Wellso, the NEW Zoa Mountain, and some more stuff... 3 Gal Sexy Shrimp Pico. 29 Gal Oceanic BioCube, Current Sunpod 150w MH.

03-28-2007, 09:32 AM	#367 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,755 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club The way my tank is set up I really can't do the gutter guard like you guys. I have eggcrate covering the top and I had screeen over that for the first couple of days. So far I haven't seen him jump at all except during acclimation, but I know that as soon as somebody startles him he certainly may jump. BTW He is still in his strange home this morning so I guess he likes it there. I'll put up some pictures during lunch so you guys can see what I am talking about. He is so gorgeous, I do love the fact that I can see him completely in this home. __________________ 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.

03-28-2007, 09:44 AM	#368 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club That's too bad. We need to develop a BS monitor so an alarm goes off when he jumps. __________________ 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

03-28-2007, 10:37 AM	#369 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,680 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Good idea Lorraine! Perhaps a roving, robot to gently pick up the fish and return it to the tank. For those times when we are not there! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

03-28-2007, 08:25 PM	#370 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I think that should be the challenge for Woody's Aquacontroller - program away Woody! __________________ 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

03-28-2007, 08:36 PM	#371 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 24,044 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club LOL... I think it will do that... __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

03-28-2007, 10:58 PM	#372 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 7,180 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Doing some searches for corals and found blue spots on sale exoticfish.com - Jeff's Exotic Fish. The best source for corals, live rock, fish, metal halides, and all reef aquarium supplies. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

03-28-2007, 11:04 PM	#373 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,428 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club That's where Dentoid got his from. He had a good service/experience with them. __________________ 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

03-28-2007, 11:07 PM	#374 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,680 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I was pleasantly surprised for my first on-line livestock pruchase from Jeff's Exotic Fish. I would recommend them and that's a good price! They usually sell them for $149.00. They must have a school of them! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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