JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire - Page 33

hma · 11-11-2007, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK_Jr

I just found a picture of the male Genicanthus semifasciatus... I must have this angel to go with my female!!!

My LFS has another female and it has been noted that females change to males at 4".

What should I do... buy the second female? Or see if I can find a male?

Has anyone experienced a fish sex change in their tank?

A few years ago, I had 3 Genicanthus watanabei, 1 Male and 2 Female. As de Male died, it transformed now one of the two remaining female (the larger) into a Male. It took approximately 5-6 months. Then, based on the color, the Convert was clearly visible. Like almost all Geniacanthus species were the two in this period peacefully. There were no problems. That's my experience with the species Geniacanthus, I hope it helps in the decision.

JFK_Jr · 11-12-2007, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by hma

A few years ago, I had 3 Genicanthus watanabei, 1 Male and 2 Female. As de Male died, it transformed now one of the two remaining female (the larger) into a Male. It took approximately 5-6 months. Then, based on the color, the Convert was clearly visible. Like almost all Geniacanthus species were the two in this period peacefully. There were no problems. That's my experience with the species Geniacanthus, I hope it helps in the decision.

Thanks Heinz!

Last night I was able to find an article detailng the Genicanthus species.

Swallowing One Victim at a Time: The Genus Genicanthus by Henry C. Schultz III - ReefKeeping.com

In the article there is photographic documentation of a closely related angel... Genicanthus melanospilos. Apparently, not only do the females transform into males, but the opposite can also occur with males transforming into females.

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I'm glad to hear you also had this experience within the confines of your tank. I'm hoping my LFS has not sold the second female yet! I'll be picking her up tomorrow if I'm lucky, and I will document the transformation if it occurs in my tank. The great thing about this species is their peaceful nature... so either way I don't believe I'll have a problem housing the two in my tank.

bluespotjawfish · 11-12-2007, 06:55 AM

They are gorgeous!

JFK_Jr · 11-12-2007, 09:20 PM

I cleaned my side glass... lol... so I figured I'd take a few shots.

JFK_Jr · 11-12-2007, 09:29 PM

Here's a few more...

vdituri · 11-12-2007, 11:02 PM

Looks like you have some toadstools to get rid of?

Craig Manoukian · 11-13-2007, 08:59 AM

Gulp, wow, no words here!

JFK_Jr · 11-13-2007, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig Manoukian

Gulp, wow, no words here!

Thanks Craig!

Here's some new stuff... including a purple Monti Cap with blue polyps...

Hydnophora... purple with blue edge...

Green Monti Cap frag...

JFK_Jr · 11-13-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JFK_Jr

I just found a picture of the male Genicanthus semifasciatus... I must have this angel to go with my female!!!

My LFS has another female and it has been noted that females change to males at 4".

What should I do... buy the second female? Or see if I can find a male?

Has anyone experienced a fish sex change in their tank?

Well... my saga begins!

I was able to score the second female and here she is... I just hope that one of them "swings both ways"!

I'll be updating this thread if and when one of the females starts to transform into a handsome male.... stay tuned!

Oh yeah... I just couldn't go to the LFS and get the female. It just happens that Jeff at Coral Reef Farm just got in a new shippment of corals... so I couldn't resist. I picked up a gorgeous purple Monti cap with blue polyps, a purple with blue edge hydnophora that I've never seen before and a frag of a green Monti cap. I posted the pics in my chronicle.

Well without further adieu... here's my ladies... at least for now!

vdituri · 11-13-2007, 05:57 PM

Very beautiful fish JFK!
Hope your weird gender experiment works. lol

JFK_Jr · 11-13-2007, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by vdituri

Very beautiful fish JFK!
Hope your weird gender experiment works. lol

Thanks Vic!

I hope so too... we'll just have to wait and see...

I just hope they both stay healthy and happy. The nice thing is that they are very mellow Angelfish, and they are getting along great so far!

vdituri · 11-13-2007, 06:28 PM

Are they considered reef safe and how big do they get?

That picture of the male fish looks stunning.

JFK_Jr · 11-13-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vdituri

Are they considered reef safe and how big do they get?

That picture of the male fish looks stunning.

Hey Victor...

Thanks... I agree the male is something to see! The Genicanthus family is considered highly reef safe. They are planktivores and will not harm any corals in your tank. They are also very peaceful and graceful swimmers. They are reportedly known to get around 7" in the wild... probably a bit smaller in an aquarium... my two ladies are about 4 1/2" right now. They are also known to start gender transformations at around 4".

vdituri · 11-13-2007, 07:53 PM

Those are some fish I will have to put on my dream team list.
I'm dreaming big. 200+. lol Someday....
As soon as I pay off my car.

Craig Manoukian · 11-13-2007, 08:08 PM

No experience here with angels, just hermaphroditic Clown fish. Will be cool to find ouit if it's true. What size are your ladies?

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vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Looks like you have some toadstools to get rid of? __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

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Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,179 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Gulp, wow, no words here! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

11-13-2007, 05:57 PM	#490 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Very beautiful fish JFK! Hope your weird gender experiment works. lol __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-13-2007, 06:28 PM	#492 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Are they considered reef safe and how big do they get? That picture of the male fish looks stunning. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-13-2007, 07:53 PM	#494 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire Those are some fish I will have to put on my dream team list. I'm dreaming big. 200+. lol Someday.... As soon as I pay off my car. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-13-2007, 08:08 PM	#495 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,179 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: JFK_Jr's 150 Gallon Starphire No experience here with angels, just hermaphroditic Clown fish. Will be cool to find ouit if it's true. What size are your ladies? __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

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