Jose's Thread, You know he needs one

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:13 AM

Well, I have tons of pictures of my favorite fish. I got him April 26th. Yesterday was our 6th anniversary. When I first got him he was very shy.

It was almost impossible to get a picture of him.
He ate the very first day I got him, I would pour some mysis shrimp near his burrow and he woul come right out and eat, at warp speed.LOL

He was very curous but hesitant to see me at the same time.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:18 AM

After about two days I found that he was a very curoius fish. He wanted to know what eveything in the tank was...he just didnt want me to know that he did it. I would walk into the room to find a bright blue flash. Bam he was back in his burrow.
That WAS his safe place. He did not want anything near his burrow.

Hulio my PBT was the king of the tank, but after Jose was introduced, that all changed.

corrado007 · 10-27-2007, 11:23 AM

I wouldn't normally say this but, Jose's a good looking guy.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:25 AM

He decided to buld hs burrow, right beside my Big Red Brain. Which I had to prop up so that he did not bury it with sand. I had always heard that Jawfish were messy fish that threw sand everywhere. This is not true. BSJF are very tidy when it comes to there burrows.

Jose is constantly cleaning his little house. If he poops in it, he carries the poo to the other end of the tank. He is my little house keeper.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:25 AM

Wait until you see the newest pics.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:32 AM

Mmmmmm FOOD.

Thats one thing that Jose has never been shy about.....FOOD.
He like all kinds of grub. Mysis shrimp, krill, table shrimp, silversides, any big meaty food. Processed food just will not do for this picky little fish.

He is always on the look out for food. After the first week he knew exactly when dinner time was.

Gina · 10-27-2007, 11:36 AM

He's sooooo cute!
By this time next year, I hope to have one along with a couple of ponies!

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:41 AM

I have to admit when I first got my first BSJF, I was very nervous. I just knew that this beautiful little fish would die on me. Then the Earth would be down one more of these litle jewels, and I would be out 150 bucks.
But I did everything I knew to do to make Jose as comfortable as possible. I dedicated an entire side of my tank for him so that when he arrived he would be a happy little Blue Spot.
This is his little rubble pile:

This is what I made for him:
He had a little merulina ledge, and plenty of rock to push around

I was told that he probably would not go where I wanted him to, but he did. He build his burrow right under the Merulina coral ledge.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:42 AM

Here is what I meant to post.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:45 AM

This video is after about two weeks, he really loves food.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:46 AM

Video of BSJF eating - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 11:48 AM

THE Cutest little frown you ever seen....

GeeWizzItsMe · 10-27-2007, 11:54 AM

How great!!

Gina · 10-27-2007, 11:58 AM

Ha! Ha! Neat video! Looks like he tried to taste your finger also!
Looks like he's still a little intimidated with the tang.

michael_cb_125 · 10-27-2007, 12:00 PM

At that point he was. That tang died about a week ago, but up until that point Jose was king. The tang would not even come near Jose.

10-27-2007, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Jose's Thread, You know he needs one Well, I have tons of pictures of my favorite fish. I got him April 26th. Yesterday was our 6th anniversary. When I first got him he was very shy. It was almost impossible to get a picture of him. He ate the very first day I got him, I would pour some mysis shrimp near his burrow and he woul come right out and eat, at warp speed.LOL He was very curous but hesitant to see me at the same time. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one After about two days I found that he was a very curoius fish. He wanted to know what eveything in the tank was...he just didnt want me to know that he did it. I would walk into the room to find a bright blue flash. Bam he was back in his burrow. That WAS his safe place. He did not want anything near his burrow. Hulio my PBT was the king of the tank, but after Jose was introduced, that all changed. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
corrado007 Plate Coral Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 704 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one I wouldn't normally say this but, Jose's a good looking guy. __________________ Justin 90gal mixed reef w/40gal sump/fuge, ATO, NW-200 Skimmer, 2x 250W 10k Reeflux MH & 220W VHO actinics, Koralia #4 & #3, Mag 9.5 return, Aquacontroller jr., LR & LS, and community fish (Yellow Assessor, Bluespot Jawfish, Paired O clowns, Hippo tang, Orchid Dottyback, Yellow Watchman Goby, Neon Goby, Chromis, and a Zebra Dartfish) Here's my 90gal Chronicle (Lots of pictures and DIY)

10-27-2007, 11:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one He decided to buld hs burrow, right beside my Big Red Brain. Which I had to prop up so that he did not bury it with sand. I had always heard that Jawfish were messy fish that threw sand everywhere. This is not true. BSJF are very tidy when it comes to there burrows. Jose is constantly cleaning his little house. If he poops in it, he carries the poo to the other end of the tank. He is my little house keeper. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one Wait until you see the newest pics. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one Mmmmmm FOOD. Thats one thing that Jose has never been shy about.....FOOD. He like all kinds of grub. Mysis shrimp, krill, table shrimp, silversides, any big meaty food. Processed food just will not do for this picky little fish. He is always on the look out for food. After the first week he knew exactly when dinner time was. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one He's sooooo cute! By this time next year, I hope to have one along with a couple of ponies! __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

10-27-2007, 11:41 AM	#8 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one I have to admit when I first got my first BSJF, I was very nervous. I just knew that this beautiful little fish would die on me. Then the Earth would be down one more of these litle jewels, and I would be out 150 bucks. But I did everything I knew to do to make Jose as comfortable as possible. I dedicated an entire side of my tank for him so that when he arrived he would be a happy little Blue Spot. This is his little rubble pile: This is what I made for him: He had a little merulina ledge, and plenty of rock to push around I was told that he probably would not go where I wanted him to, but he did. He build his burrow right under the Merulina coral ledge. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one Here is what I meant to post. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one This video is after about two weeks, he really loves food. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one Video of BSJF eating - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:48 AM	#12 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one THE Cutest little frown you ever seen.... __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

10-27-2007, 11:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
GeeWizzItsMe See Golden Compass Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 1,857 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one How great!! __________________ VP of Dork Club http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...-new-tank.html

10-27-2007, 11:58 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gina Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,764 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one Ha! Ha! Neat video! Looks like he tried to taste your finger also! Looks like he's still a little intimidated with the tang. __________________ Gina and Mark's 75 Visit Our Sponsors Gina's Cube Gina

10-27-2007, 12:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,205 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Jose's Thread, You know he needs one At that point he was. That tang died about a week ago, but up until that point Jose was king. The tang would not even come near Jose. __________________ 240 Gallon MIXED REEF SUPER TANK Well at least thats what I want it to be 240 Gallon Custom Made Starphire Tank Life Reef Custom Sump,Life Reef Skimmer, Little Giant Return, 2 1200gph Koralias, 2 1580 GPH Tunze Turbelles, 1 Vortec, 72" Solaris I series, PM Kalk Reactor, Custom Made Fug, way to many more things to list Jose say hello to your NEW LITTLE FRIEND!!!!!!!!

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