Orange Spot Filefish - Reef-Geeks

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

I have always loved these fish. They are just so different. I managed to get my hands on two about a year ago, and one refused to eat anything while the other was slowly trained from live sps onto prepared foods. He went into my display tank and died mysteriously about a week later.

So, I finally have another chance to keep these guys. Guess what's arriving Saturday!

That's right, not one but THREE of 'em. They will be quarantined until they are eating well and then they will go in my 60 gallon cube with the ponies. I'll keep you guys posted. Let me know if you have any questions!I'm so excited for them to arrive!!!!

estanoche · I <3 the LEFT COAST!

Woohoo!! Just think - if you keep them happy enough maybe they'll even try to breed!!!

techguy · Seeker of Knowledge

Those are some beautiful fish. I take it these are safe with seahorses which is great. I can't wait to see how they look in your tank.

Hopefully they adjust well and you will have better luck with them than your previous ones.

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks guys! Breeding would be awesome, although I don't think I am anywhere near experienced enough to be successful. Matt Pederson, the guy that has bred these guys really inspired me. I was picking up a fish from him and when I saw these guys, I knew I had to have one.

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

entoreefer has a thread floating around on here about how she weened her pair from sps to frozen. you might find that interesting reading.

good luck!

Clownfish Sushi · Big-Geek

Here you go...

My new pair of orange spotted filefish

techguy · Seeker of Knowledge

Seahorse.org list this as a threat level 4 tank mate (highest threat). Guess that fish won't be considered for my seahorse tank.

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks so much Jason!! I'll be sure to read through that. The site said that they were already trained to eat frozen mysis and live brine so hopefully they won't need to be trained. Diver's Den fish are usually pretty healthy.

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Techguy,I saw that too, then I saw this exclamation:

4 - these specimens either have no business in a seahorse tank, or should not be kept in captive systems due to failure to thrive.

These fish fit that traditional profile. But when they're eating prepared foods, it's different. I know people that have kept them with ponies with no problems.

techguy · Seeker of Knowledge

I am looking forward to following your progress. They are amazing looking fish and I would love to have a couple.

billrob71 · Will work for CLAMS

Congrats Blake

Ellen did have a pair of those that was eating frozen mysis. She had a problem with a certain little grandson she thinks and they both jumped out of the tank. They are a beautiful fish just not that hardy.

Good luck hope they do good for ya.

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks guys! I'm just as excited as you are. That's too bad about Ellen's pair.

That reminds me, I have to build a lid for the 60 gallon. There will be no jumpers here!

rgrking · Spawning

I would love to have some of these too! Good going!

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks! Keep your eye on diver's Den, they seem to be getting a lot of these in lately. There was a pair up 2 days ago, but they got snatched up minutes after they were posted. I was refreshing my page and got mine the minute they were posted. Sign up for there alerts so you know what's coming.

Wright Place · Reef-Geek

Those are awesome.My wife has been asking about them for months now but, I am not ready for them yet

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks! They are one of my favorite fish, hopefully they all do well and get along.

high tide · Big-Geek

youve got that certain touch, I think they will be very happy

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks Steve! I hope so too.

Barbara · Geekette

WOW blake!!! ..........I LOVED following ellen's thread.........they're probably the most beautiful, colorful and unique fish I've ever seen.......I'm so happy for you!!! don't forget to post pics when you get them too!

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Originally Posted by BlakeT

Thanks guys! I'm just as excited as you are. That's too bad about Ellen's pair.

That reminds me, I have to build a lid for the 60 gallon. There will be no jumpers here!

GREAT idea!!! get that lid! ..........are you gonna use egg-crate or screen?

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Originally Posted by BlakeT

Thanks! Keep your eye on diver's Den, they seem to be getting a lot of these in lately. There was a pair up 2 days ago, but they got snatched up minutes after they were posted. I was refreshing my page and got mine the minute they were posted. Sign up for there alerts so you know what's coming.

nice tip!

BlakeT · Reef-Geek

Thanks Barb! I will post pics as soon as they arrive. I am going to use clear screen. I had a lid with it already made, but it got damaged. That's what happens when you have 3 younger siblings.

[1 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 07:15 PM	Reef-Geek
Orange Spot Filefish I have always loved these fish. They are just so different. I managed to get my hands on two about a year ago, and one refused to eat anything while the other was slowly trained from live sps onto prepared foods. He went into my display tank and died mysteriously about a week later. So, I finally have another chance to keep these guys. Guess what's arriving Saturday! That's right, not one but THREE of 'em. They will be quarantined until they are eating well and then they will go in my 60 gallon cube with the ponies. I'll keep you guys posted. Let me know if you have any questions!I'm so excited for them to arrive!!!! __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[2 (permalink)] Posted by estanoche 07-14-2010, 07:17 PM	I <3 the LEFT COAST!
Woohoo!! Just think - if you keep them happy enough maybe they'll even try to breed!!! __________________ SAY NO TO FISH STICKS!! Put screened and vented lids on your tanks! My 80 Gal. Reef Tank Build: So this is where all my money goes My 25 Gal. QT/Angler Cube: A place for my money to QT/grow out Member/VP of Spokane Coeur d Alene Reef Society Friend me up on FB too!	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,586 Gameroom cash: $1174945 Rep Power: 113
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[3 (permalink)] Posted by techguy 07-14-2010, 07:18 PM	Seeker of Knowledge
Those are some beautiful fish. I take it these are safe with seahorses which is great. I can't wait to see how they look in your tank. Hopefully they adjust well and you will have better luck with them than your previous ones. __________________	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 2,204 Gameroom cash: $694255 Rep Power: 56
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[4 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 07:23 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks guys! Breeding would be awesome, although I don't think I am anywhere near experienced enough to be successful. Matt Pederson, the guy that has bred these guys really inspired me. I was picking up a fish from him and when I saw these guys, I knew I had to have one. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[5 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 07-14-2010, 07:32 PM	Big-Geek
entoreefer has a thread floating around on here about how she weened her pair from sps to frozen. you might find that interesting reading. good luck! __________________ Jason Golden ~Clownfish Sushi~	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,589 Gameroom cash: $26410 Rep Power: 48
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[6 (permalink)] Posted by Clownfish Sushi 07-14-2010, 07:34 PM	Big-Geek
Here you go... My new pair of orange spotted filefish __________________ Jason Golden ~Clownfish Sushi~	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 1,589 Gameroom cash: $26410 Rep Power: 48
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[7 (permalink)] Posted by techguy 07-14-2010, 07:45 PM	Seeker of Knowledge
Seahorse.org list this as a threat level 4 tank mate (highest threat). Guess that fish won't be considered for my seahorse tank. __________________	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 2,204 Gameroom cash: $694255 Rep Power: 56
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[8 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 07:45 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks so much Jason!! I'll be sure to read through that. The site said that they were already trained to eat frozen mysis and live brine so hopefully they won't need to be trained. Diver's Den fish are usually pretty healthy. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[9 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 07:49 PM	Reef-Geek
Techguy,I saw that too, then I saw this exclamation: 4 - these specimens either have no business in a seahorse tank, or should not be kept in captive systems due to failure to thrive. These fish fit that traditional profile. But when they're eating prepared foods, it's different. I know people that have kept them with ponies with no problems. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[10 (permalink)] Posted by techguy 07-14-2010, 07:51 PM	Seeker of Knowledge
I am looking forward to following your progress. They are amazing looking fish and I would love to have a couple. __________________	Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Everett, Wa Posts: 2,204 Gameroom cash: $694255 Rep Power: 56
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[11 (permalink)] Posted by billrob71 07-14-2010, 08:01 PM	Will work for CLAMS
Congrats Blake Ellen did have a pair of those that was eating frozen mysis. She had a problem with a certain little grandson she thinks and they both jumped out of the tank. They are a beautiful fish just not that hardy. Good luck hope they do good for ya. __________________ Why is the rum always gone	Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 6,404 Gameroom cash: $1735360 Rep Power: 94
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[12 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 09:10 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks guys! I'm just as excited as you are. That's too bad about Ellen's pair. That reminds me, I have to build a lid for the 60 gallon. There will be no jumpers here! __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[13 (permalink)] Posted by rgrking 07-14-2010, 09:23 PM	Spawning
I would love to have some of these too! Good going! __________________ RLTW 180 Gallon Mixed Reef Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!" Isaiah 6:8 Friend me up on Facebook Glen King	Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sullivan, Missouri, USA Posts: 9,788 Gameroom cash: $1599290 Rep Power: 161
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[14 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 09:57 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks! Keep your eye on diver's Den, they seem to be getting a lot of these in lately. There was a pair up 2 days ago, but they got snatched up minutes after they were posted. I was refreshing my page and got mine the minute they were posted. Sign up for there alerts so you know what's coming. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[15 (permalink)] Posted by Wright Place 07-14-2010, 10:17 PM	Reef-Geek
Those are awesome.My wife has been asking about them for months now but, I am not ready for them yet __________________ Jim Wright There are two kinds of people in this world: those who say they can and those who say they can't; they're both right.	Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mercersburg, Pa Posts: 646 Gameroom cash: $213020 Rep Power: 13
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[16 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 10:26 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks! They are one of my favorite fish, hopefully they all do well and get along. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[17 (permalink)] Posted by high tide 07-14-2010, 10:45 PM	Big-Geek
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[18 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-14-2010, 11:57 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks Steve! I hope so too. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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[20 (permalink)] Posted by BlakeT 07-15-2010, 08:53 PM	Reef-Geek
Thanks Barb! I will post pics as soon as they arrive. I am going to use clear screen. I had a lid with it already made, but it got damaged. That's what happens when you have 3 younger siblings. __________________ My Seahorse Tanks My 120 Reef My 12 Gallon Zero Edge	Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Libertyville IL Posts: 705 Gameroom cash: $192585 Rep Power: 25
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