The Bluespot Club - Page 188

Cracky · 05-08-2008, 04:18 PM

I just got my blue spot jaw fish last night. A pet store here in Grand Rapids Michigan gets them in stock quite often, they had two when i got it.

Dentoid · 05-08-2008, 04:21 PM

Congratulations Cracky! Welcome to the Club! Post some pictures of your little jewel when you get a chance.

lcstorc · 05-08-2008, 04:33 PM

Cool Another Blue to add to the list.
Be sure to give him lots of rubble. Mine has made quite the network. Sand piled everywhere and many tunnels connected to each other.
This is not a fish for people worried about a nice flat sandbed.
But it is the most wonderful fish I have ever known.

BarbMazz · 05-08-2008, 05:13 PM

How long should one wait before one contemplates acquiring said BSJF?

fishnu · 05-08-2008, 06:56 PM

I think they are great looking fish. However I am already way past my agenda for fish. If my freebies survive, I may consider one in a few months.

Barb, your tank is way ahead of mine with that great rock.

BarbMazz · 05-08-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fishnu

I think they are great looking fish. However I am already way past my agenda for fish. If my freebies survive, I may consider one in a few months.

Barb, your tank is way ahead of mine with that great rock.

Thanks, John. I know I'd like to add one for sure. I also know I won't be adding any fish at all until after my trip in June, and really I want to wait longer than that, if I can make myself!

I would like to know when a tank is "ready" for one, maturity-wise.

lcstorc · 05-08-2008, 07:31 PM

I don't think it is so much tank maturity as stable parameters. I also believe the 2 most important things are getting a healthy fish to start with and keeping it in the tank.
You do need to know you will need lots of rubble of various sizes and they will destroy your sandbed. Mine has a network of tunnels you wouldn't believe. I am very happy I have the rock on eggcrate in that tank it is less likely to have a rockslide.

Basser1 · 05-09-2008, 05:33 PM

Well, by cracky, congrats, Cracky!!

bluespotjawfish · 05-09-2008, 06:58 PM

Congrats CrackY!

Barb, I would add one when you think your tank is stable, or more specifically when you have experienced no deaths and everything in the tank is healthy for at least two months since any additions. Once you have one, QT new arrivals (including corals) will keep the little guy and everyone else healthy too.

Snelly40 · 05-09-2008, 11:04 PM

WOOHOO,picking him up tomorrow!!!!!

Dentoid · 05-09-2008, 11:11 PM

That's great!

bluespotjawfish · 05-09-2008, 11:50 PM

Snelly that's great!

Mr. BJ was showing off tonight. Crash the computer loading the photos, but should have that fixed soon.

lcstorc · 05-10-2008, 09:17 AM

Sunshine is really aggrivating me. He has the most amazing tunnel system but every time I try to video him, he just sits there and looks at me.
I should have some good stills though to post later.

Dentoid · 05-10-2008, 10:37 AM

Lynn, they tend to get bolder over time. The other day I was doing one of my special feeding sessions where I drop pieces of scallop down to Spotty. When I went to spot feed my Elegance, Spotty was attacking the stick! Funny little guy!

Now, he comes out and feeds with the other fish during the feeding frenzy. I'll try to get some video of that sometime.

BarbMazz · 05-10-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lcstorc

I don't think it is so much tank maturity as stable parameters. I also believe the 2 most important things are getting a healthy fish to start with and keeping it in the tank.
You do need to know you will need lots of rubble of various sizes and they will destroy your sandbed. Mine has a network of tunnels you wouldn't believe. I am very happy I have the rock on eggcrate in that tank it is less likely to have a rockslide.

Thanks, Lynn. My rock is also on eggcrate. I've seen you post about the amount of rubble you've made available for Sunshine. As for destroying the sandbed... I think the sandbed is there for the creatures to make into what they need it to be.

These observations really help me. I will keep these things in mind. When I decide to add a BSJF I know I will get one from Diver's Den. It seems to be the general consensus that their specimens are very healthy. And, of course, I will be sure to jump proof the back of my canopy before ever thinking of ordering one!

I'll be keeping a parameter log until I get my aquacontroller set up. My friend the electrician is too busy to even consider working on my setup yet. The written log will help me keep track of things stability-wise!

05-08-2008, 04:18 PM	#2806 (permalink)
Cracky Tunicate Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club I just got my blue spot jaw fish last night. A pet store here in Grand Rapids Michigan gets them in stock quite often, they had two when i got it.

05-08-2008, 04:21 PM	#2807 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Congratulations Cracky! Welcome to the Club! Post some pictures of your little jewel when you get a chance. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-08-2008, 04:33 PM	#2808 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Cool Another Blue to add to the list. Be sure to give him lots of rubble. Mine has made quite the network. Sand piled everywhere and many tunnels connected to each other. This is not a fish for people worried about a nice flat sandbed. But it is the most wonderful fish I have ever known. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-08-2008, 05:13 PM	#2809 (permalink)
BarbMazz Keeper of The List Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Near Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,443 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club How long should one wait before one contemplates acquiring said BSJF? __________________ ~not knowing how near the truth is we seek it far away~ "when we were created, the world already had a Reef Central. what it lacked was a Reef Sanctuary" ~travis~ Sorry Bunny. I just couldn't do it any longer.

05-08-2008, 06:56 PM	#2810 (permalink)
fishnu Plate Coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 792 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club I think they are great looking fish. However I am already way past my agenda for fish. If my freebies survive, I may consider one in a few months. Barb, your tank is way ahead of mine with that great rock. __________________ *I'd rather be good slow than bad fast.* Fishnu, Lord of Fishes Mantis Shrimp Club My Tank Thread The Wisdom of Fishnu - Mistakes on the path. 75 Gal Refurbished and Refinished Dutch Aquariums System Tank drilled with 2 1.5" bulkheads and 30 Gal Sump / Refugium Combo; 90 Lbs Fiji LR; ASM G2; OR6500 Pump; 2 Koralia Nanos; 2 150W HQI 2 96W Actinics; Kent Maxxima Hi S 60GPD RO/DI. Amphiprion percula (OMEN); Sphaeramia nematoptera (CODY); stenopus hispidus (PIMP THE SHRIMP); Selected hermits and snails. Euphyllia divisa, Euphyllia glabrescens, Pink Acanthastrea (Lord?), Zoas, selected mushrooms (Rhodactis, Actinodiscus, Sarcophyton ...). Looking for mermaid.

05-08-2008, 07:31 PM	#2812 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club I don't think it is so much tank maturity as stable parameters. I also believe the 2 most important things are getting a healthy fish to start with and keeping it in the tank. You do need to know you will need lots of rubble of various sizes and they will destroy your sandbed. Mine has a network of tunnels you wouldn't believe. I am very happy I have the rock on eggcrate in that tank it is less likely to have a rockslide. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-09-2008, 05:33 PM	#2813 (permalink)
Basser1 Midas Blenny Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 91 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Well, by cracky, congrats, Cracky!!

05-09-2008, 06:58 PM	#2814 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Congrats CrackY! Barb, I would add one when you think your tank is stable, or more specifically when you have experienced no deaths and everything in the tank is healthy for at least two months since any additions. Once you have one, QT new arrivals (including corals) will keep the little guy and everyone else healthy too. __________________ 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

05-09-2008, 11:11 PM	#2816 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club That's great! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-09-2008, 11:50 PM	#2817 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 3,854 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Snelly that's great! Mr. BJ was showing off tonight. Crash the computer loading the photos, but should have that fixed soon. __________________ 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

05-10-2008, 09:17 AM	#2818 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,484 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: The Bluespot Club Sunshine is really aggrivating me. He has the most amazing tunnel system but every time I try to video him, he just sits there and looks at me. I should have some good stills though to post later. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

05-10-2008, 10:37 AM	#2819 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,668 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Bluespot Club Lynn, they tend to get bolder over time. The other day I was doing one of my special feeding sessions where I drop pieces of scallop down to Spotty. When I went to spot feed my Elegance, Spotty was attacking the stick! Funny little guy! Now, he comes out and feeds with the other fish during the feeding frenzy. I'll try to get some video of that sometime. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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