The Bluespot Club - Page 55

bluespotjawfish · 05-01-2007, 03:54 PM

Congrats on the safe arrival of your Bluespot!!! I'm way jealous! At least I got a short break from work and got to get an early update! I have to work tonight, so will miss some of the fun later (pics and all I hope).

Tip #1 - Read the 54 pages of this forum again. Not much else to offer, but post any questions!

I think we will wear out the bluenod today!

michael_cb_125 · 05-01-2007, 08:58 PM

Well he is doing good. He is still working on his burrow. He has a little mound of sand, and a few rocks infront of his hole. He is still very shy though, but I guess this to be expected. I can see into his burrow, He has dug allthe way to the glass. I this ok? I guess he will fix it as he feels nescessary.
Also has anyone else's BSJF attacked another fish right after being acclimated? He latched onto my wrasse, and showed him whos boss. It amazing how big their mouths are. Well Im going to feed now, maybe he will come out.

Dentoid · 05-01-2007, 09:37 PM

Michael, it's ok if they build down to the glass, what other choice do they have? My BS has build her burrow under a rock and has 2 outlets. It's a U-shaped burrow. I have never seen her attack another fish, but she will open her jaws wide to try and scare them off if they get too close. Yours was probably just scared and disoriented when you put it in the tank and was reacting out of fear. They are reported to be very good tank mates.

In this photo you can just make out the second outlet on the left, where all the rubble is. She goes back and forth between the burrow holes. My BS is at the front of the tank, in the middle and easy to observe and take pictures. It's amazing to sit and watch her. She is very aware of what is going on outside of the tank. She will rise up out of her burrow and look over the edge of the gravel bed at my cat walking by below. I also observed her follow, with her eyes, my wife as she walked to the answer the door, from across the room. They are amazing fish, with loads of personality. Always looking around and curious. You are going to have fun with this one!

michael_cb_125 · 05-01-2007, 09:55 PM

I just fed him. He went crazy. I gues he was building when I started feeding. He came to the front of him burrow, and spat out a mouth ful of sand, then proceeded to eat everything in his path. I have not been able to get a clear shot for a pic, but I feel that I will tommorow. These are the most amazing fish ever. I officially have a new favorite fish. WE are soo blessed that we share the Earth will such amazing animals.

michael_cb_125 · 05-01-2007, 10:17 PM

Now that the lights are out he is really exploring. Looking for building materials. He went right to the rubble pile that I made him. Gathering his "bricks". Im going to have to send him to get his general contractors license. Hes a little worker.

Gah.. Ive had him a few hours and Im already amazed at what he is doin. Cant wait till he opens up, and lets me see him out in the open, during the day.

blue_eyes53813 · 05-01-2007, 10:46 PM

Beautiful picture Scott. He is very cute.

bluespotjawfish · 05-01-2007, 10:54 PM

Glad the newbie is already eating and settling in!

Dentoid · 05-01-2007, 10:54 PM

Thanks Blue! Like Michael said, I feel blessed to have this specimen and to be able to observe its behavior. Hey, you should get one!

blue_eyes53813 · 05-01-2007, 10:59 PM

yep I should, maybe in time.

michael_cb_125 · 05-01-2007, 11:06 PM

Well are the pics I managed to get. Not clear or good but he is there.

bluespotjawfish · 05-01-2007, 11:07 PM

Boy, he is a digging fool!

Dentoid · 05-01-2007, 11:10 PM

Looks like nice digs for that digger! He should settle in nicely.

michael_cb_125 · 05-01-2007, 11:22 PM

Do most adjust, and start building this quickly, I just went and looked again, he is making a mansion.LOL

Dentoid · 05-01-2007, 11:43 PM

Mine took a couple of days before she started to do her own thing. Initially, she shared a burrow with my Yellow Watchman goby and pistol shrimp. Over the few months that I have had her, she has made three or four different burrows, but ended up back at the one she made in the middle of the tank. More food goes there because of the tanks flow and she has a good view of everything. She has been evicted a couple of times by my Tiger Tail cucumber which for a while seemed to be following her like a traveling maid. She also does her rounds of the tank at night, and familiarizes herself with the lay of the land. I also suspect that she is hunting for nocturnal zooplankton etc.

bluespotjawfish · 05-02-2007, 08:43 AM

I think the ones that get to digging right away are much more likely to make it. He is comfortable, feels a home, and not stressed out... This is a great sign.

05-01-2007, 03:54 PM	#811 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,209 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Congrats on the safe arrival of your Bluespot!!! I'm way jealous! At least I got a short break from work and got to get an early update! I have to work tonight, so will miss some of the fun later (pics and all I hope). Tip #1 - Read the 54 pages of this forum again. Not much else to offer, but post any questions! I think we will wear out the bluenod today! __________________ 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

05-01-2007, 08:58 PM	#812 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Well he is doing good. He is still working on his burrow. He has a little mound of sand, and a few rocks infront of his hole. He is still very shy though, but I guess this to be expected. I can see into his burrow, He has dug allthe way to the glass. I this ok? I guess he will fix it as he feels nescessary. Also has anyone else's BSJF attacked another fish right after being acclimated? He latched onto my wrasse, and showed him whos boss. It amazing how big their mouths are. Well Im going to feed now, maybe he will come out. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

05-01-2007, 09:37 PM	#813 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Michael, it's ok if they build down to the glass, what other choice do they have? My BS has build her burrow under a rock and has 2 outlets. It's a U-shaped burrow. I have never seen her attack another fish, but she will open her jaws wide to try and scare them off if they get too close. Yours was probably just scared and disoriented when you put it in the tank and was reacting out of fear. They are reported to be very good tank mates. In this photo you can just make out the second outlet on the left, where all the rubble is. She goes back and forth between the burrow holes. My BS is at the front of the tank, in the middle and easy to observe and take pictures. It's amazing to sit and watch her. She is very aware of what is going on outside of the tank. She will rise up out of her burrow and look over the edge of the gravel bed at my cat walking by below. I also observed her follow, with her eyes, my wife as she walked to the answer the door, from across the room. They are amazing fish, with loads of personality. Always looking around and curious. You are going to have fun with this one! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-01-2007, 09:55 PM	#814 (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 just fed him. He went crazy. I gues he was building when I started feeding. He came to the front of him burrow, and spat out a mouth ful of sand, then proceeded to eat everything in his path. I have not been able to get a clear shot for a pic, but I feel that I will tommorow. These are the most amazing fish ever. I officially have a new favorite fish. WE are soo blessed that we share the Earth will such amazing animals. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

05-01-2007, 10:17 PM	#815 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Now that the lights are out he is really exploring. Looking for building materials. He went right to the rubble pile that I made him. Gathering his "bricks". Im going to have to send him to get his general contractors license. Hes a little worker. Gah.. Ive had him a few hours and Im already amazed at what he is doin. Cant wait till he opens up, and lets me see him out in the open, during the day. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

05-01-2007, 10:46 PM	#816 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,590 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Beautiful picture Scott. He is very cute. __________________ 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

05-01-2007, 10:54 PM	#817 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,209 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Glad the newbie is already eating and settling in! __________________ 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

05-01-2007, 10:54 PM	#818 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Thanks Blue! Like Michael said, I feel blessed to have this specimen and to be able to observe its behavior. Hey, you should get one! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-01-2007, 10:59 PM	#819 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 6,590 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club yep I should, maybe in time. __________________ 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

05-01-2007, 11:06 PM	#820 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Well are the pics I managed to get. Not clear or good but he is there. __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

05-01-2007, 11:07 PM	#821 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,209 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Boy, he is a digging fool! __________________ 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

05-01-2007, 11:10 PM	#822 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Looks like nice digs for that digger! He should settle in nicely. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-01-2007, 11:22 PM	#823 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,344 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Do most adjust, and start building this quickly, I just went and looked again, he is making a mansion.LOL __________________ In the process of taking the 240 down. Setting up an Elos System 70 and Elos Mini.

05-01-2007, 11:43 PM	#824 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Mine took a couple of days before she started to do her own thing. Initially, she shared a burrow with my Yellow Watchman goby and pistol shrimp. Over the few months that I have had her, she has made three or four different burrows, but ended up back at the one she made in the middle of the tank. More food goes there because of the tanks flow and she has a good view of everything. She has been evicted a couple of times by my Tiger Tail cucumber which for a while seemed to be following her like a traveling maid. She also does her rounds of the tank at night, and familiarizes herself with the lay of the land. I also suspect that she is hunting for nocturnal zooplankton etc. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-02-2007, 08:43 AM	#825 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,209 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I think the ones that get to digging right away are much more likely to make it. He is comfortable, feels a home, and not stressed out... This is a great sign. __________________ 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

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