Learn me up

RyanG · 05-04-2008, 07:14 PM

Im really interesting in keeping a Bluespot Jawfish in my new 180 but I have no clue as to what they need. Or for that matter what can be kept with them. So learn me up! How deep of a sand bed do they need? Will they be ok in a high flow system?

Yes I did read the sticky thread!

Dentoid · 05-04-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanG

Im really interesting in keeping a Bluespot Jawfish in my new 180 but I have no clue as to what they need. Or for that matter what can be kept with them. So learn me up! How deep of a sand bed do they need? Will they be ok in a high flow system?

Ryan, that's great that you are considering one of these comical, personality filled fish. If you go to the first page of the Blue Spot Club thread there are several links that will answer many of your questions.

RyanG · 05-04-2008, 07:37 PM

OK I read it and still want one, ithink. From those readings they seem like they can be very difficult to keep and I will have to give up my plans for an Imperator Angel and a large Tang, is this correct?

Dentoid · 05-04-2008, 07:46 PM

It's really a matter of size! The bigger the tank, the more success you'll have housing a BS with other species. I have a 90 gallon with a Hippo and Sailfin with my BSJF and he holds his own. If you give tangs and angels enough room to swim, they will leave the bottom dwellers alone.

Of course I wouldn't recommend putting in fish that could be potential predators of the BS, but I don't think tangs fall into that category.

bluespotjawfish · 05-04-2008, 08:00 PM

I had a Bluespot for years with an Imperator Angel and a large Tang.

bluespotjawfish · 05-04-2008, 08:06 PM

Oh, I still have the large tang (and a Bluespot)!

RyanG · 05-04-2008, 08:18 PM

Do you guys think that I would have success in a 180(235 total system) high flow sps reef with a Bluespot or possibly a pair?

What is the minimum depth sand bed that I could have and have a HAPPY BSJF

Dentoid · 05-04-2008, 08:22 PM

Sounds like a good set-up to me!

I think 4" is the minimum.

JoJo · 05-04-2008, 08:48 PM

i considering one as well, they seem very popular

Dentoid · 05-04-2008, 11:18 PM

That's great JoJo, we have a great support network here!
There popularity is growing, but they were not always like that.

05-04-2008, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
RyanG Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cuba,NY Posts: 176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Learn me up Im really interesting in keeping a Bluespot Jawfish in my new 180 but I have no clue as to what they need. Or for that matter what can be kept with them. So learn me up! How deep of a sand bed do they need? Will they be ok in a high flow system? Yes I did read the sticky thread!

05-04-2008, 07:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
RyanG Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cuba,NY Posts: 176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Learn me up OK I read it and still want one, ithink. From those readings they seem like they can be very difficult to keep and I will have to give up my plans for an Imperator Angel and a large Tang, is this correct?

05-04-2008, 07:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Learn me up It's really a matter of size! The bigger the tank, the more success you'll have housing a BS with other species. I have a 90 gallon with a Hippo and Sailfin with my BSJF and he holds his own. If you give tangs and angels enough room to swim, they will leave the bottom dwellers alone. Of course I wouldn't recommend putting in fish that could be potential predators of the BS, but I don't think tangs fall into that category. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-04-2008, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Learn me up I had a Bluespot for years with an Imperator Angel and a large Tang. __________________ 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

05-04-2008, 08:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
bluespotjawfish Tridacna maxima Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 4,140 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Learn me up Oh, I still have the large tang (and a Bluespot)! __________________ 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

05-04-2008, 08:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
RyanG Ricordea Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cuba,NY Posts: 176 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Learn me up Do you guys think that I would have success in a 180(235 total system) high flow sps reef with a Bluespot or possibly a pair? What is the minimum depth sand bed that I could have and have a HAPPY BSJF

05-04-2008, 08:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Learn me up Sounds like a good set-up to me! I think 4" is the minimum. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

05-04-2008, 11:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,239 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Learn me up That's great JoJo, we have a great support network here! There popularity is growing, but they were not always like that. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

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