Nice looking blue line trigger on Divers Den

[danorth]

Blue Line Trigger (http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=54137)

http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20081231213442/www.liveaquaria.com/images/diversden/approved/lg_1231081-320.jpg

[Recty]

Very nice.

[stump1998]

That is a very nice fish. How aggressive are the blueline's?

[barbianj]

I believe they are very aggressive. My son had a very small baby blueline before the Queen trigger. It died from what looked like an injury or infection. Here is a picture of it. You can see the inflamation starting in its cheek. Beautiful fish.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/barbianj/IMG_7205.jpg

[Recty]

I'm pretty sure that is a baby blue spot trigger, not a blue line, but I could be wrong.

[danorth]

Sorry Recty, but it is a blue line, and a super tiny one at that. They are aggressive, but not all are killers in the sub 10" size. I have one about 5" now, maybe a touch shy, but maybe not, either way it sure doesn't have as vivid of colors as the one from LA.

[Recty]

Weird, I've seen pictures of what were labeled baby blue spots and they look exactly like that.

Shows what I know, I dont claim to be a trigger expert yet ;)

[Grouperhead]

That's a gorgeous blueline, and a nice size too.

What's the largest one any of y'all have seen in person?

[jmccown]

Thanks for the find Dan! :)

[Recty]

Well I guess I wont be buying it, that makes that choice easy :)

[danorth]

Did JMC buy it???

[jmccown]

:) :) :)

[danorth]

You fukin' sssneaky bastage! Good job man!!!!!!!

[barbianj]

Nice that somebody grabbed it. I'd like to see if the colors are true to that photo. That is a sweet fish!

[jmccown]

I'll have it Tuesday! Hopefully this one is shipped better than the goldenheart was. First time I've ever ordered from LA.

[Recty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14059605#post14059605 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccown
I'll have it Tuesday! Hopefully this one is shipped better than the goldenheart was. First time I've ever ordered from LA. It will be shipped MUCH better than that. You aren't only ordering from LA, you've ordered off Diver's Den, they are pretty much the top of the line. I've ordered from 5 different major online places so far and Diver's Den at least 5 or 6 times, they have never disappointed and always ship as good or better than the competition.

My expensive fish I've ordered off Diver's Den, the golden puffer, an achilles tang, the sohal tang, the niger trigger, they've all been packaged great. My Niger trigger was 8" long when I got him, 10-11" if you count the tail streamers. He was in a huge box, with like 12 bags around him. The first couple had leaked from him biting but the water had no where to go but into more bags, so he arrived in great shape.

I think you'll be impressed. I really hope he gets along with your current crew, I've never owned a blue line but I hear they are somewhere in temperament between clown triggers and queens.

[clekchau]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14059925#post14059925 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Recty
It will be shipped MUCH better than that. You aren't only ordering from LA, you've ordered off Diver's Den, they are pretty much the top of the line. I've ordered from 5 different major online places so far and Diver's Den at least 5 or 6 times, they have never disappointed and always ship as good or better than the competition.

My expensive fish I've ordered off Diver's Den, the golden puffer, an achilles tang, the sohal tang, the niger trigger, they've all been packaged great. My Niger trigger was 8" long when I got him, 10-11" if you count the tail streamers. He was in a huge box, with like 12 bags around him. The first couple had leaked from him biting but the water had no where to go but into more bags, so he arrived in great shape.

I think you'll be impressed. I really hope he gets along with your current crew, I've never owned a blue line but I hear they are somewhere in temperament between clown triggers and queens.

hmmm i would rank reef hotspot and phishy business packing on par with diver's den, phishy busines was in fact better, serdar is top notch as they come and his fish are quarantined and guaranteed healthy just like diver's den. max at reef hot spot is not far behind, can't go wrong with those three.

have not tried marine depot live yet.

[viggen]

What is the typical blueline attitude like? I found a really nice one at a local shop & he's cheap..... for a 5 in healthy blueline he's $60!!

Thus I have been debating... it's just I will only have a 220g for a few months.... not sure how he would do in that tank with my 10+ in hawian trigger who is a complete whimp.

Are the blueline's really mean??

[jmccown]

Recty, they have a medium one listed here at LA http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?c=720&pCatId=235

[Recty]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14061342#post14061342 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccown
Recty, they have a medium one listed here at LA http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?c=720&pCatId=235 I saw it already :) I went and looked around there again 2 nights ago.

Blue lines vary a lot in color it seems, some are more yellow, some are more blue... I'd really like to see the fish I was getting before purchasing and the regular Live Aquaria you just cant do that with.

[Brandon M]

Very nice! jmccown please post some pics!

[Recty]

Hmmm, another one on there today... so tempting so tempting. I actually think I might even like the way this one looks better ;)

[FishyMel]

Bali is the place to go to get bluelines! I want one so bad but I had my emperor angel kill a 4 inch one once so I'm guessing it is a bad idea to try another. One will die.


here is the one there today. So cool!
http://a1272.g.akamai.net/7/1272/1121/20090102201148/www.liveaquaria.com/images/diversden/approved/0102091-275.jpg
http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=54156

[LisaD]

looks like it's gone already! :) how much was it selling for?

[Recty]

$160.

There was a really nice looking Bariene tang too, and it was gone within a couple minutes... I was thinking of ordering both, heh.

[danorth]

They both look fantastic. Wish I had one.....oh wait....I have the weaker colored version....damn.

[Recty]

Time to upgrade, Dan!

[danorth]

I am always looking to do that....just have to find the right one....at the right price. I can't just do $150+s/h without some pre-approval with my wife. Especially since I am in the process of refinancing the house and needing to come up with $30K for loss of home value and fees. I will just have to deal with the one I've got for now. So I will have to wait for JMC to dazzle us with that new one. Just like with that clown trig with the funny pattern, can't own them all!

[FishyMel]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14065417#post14065417 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Recty
$160.

There was a really nice looking Bariene tang too, and it was gone within a couple minutes... I was thinking of ordering both, heh.

Are you sure? I thought it was $149... idk +/- 10 still a good price for a fish that looks like that.

[calaban]

Arghh I actually had it in my shopping basket and when I hit the button to complete the purchase it said my basket was empty you beat me by a matter of seconds! Hate Divers den for that reason, next time I am going to buy it before asking the wife.

[jmccown]

I'm surprised the one I bought stayed on there as long as it did, ~24 hours or so. I was a couple hours away from home on New Years Day and tried to call LA to order it but they were closed. It bugged the heck out of me to hurry and get home to order it, lol.

[jmccown]

Bariene tang is back on there this morning. I'm looking at it now!

[danorth]

Waiting.....

[jmccown]

Got it! Props to LA for superior shipping/packaging. Looks very healthy and thick. Got it dripping right now. Check back tonight for possible pics :)

[danorth]

I won't be able to sleep tonight without pics.....glad to hear it is there and in good shape.

[Recty]

Good deal :) Take some pictures of it being drip acclimated, I always like those for some reason.

[jmccown]

Good god, so far this fish appears to be meaner than crap!! I added to the tank after an hour and half acclimation and it did not hide at all. It went straight after my clown trigger believe it or not. I'm going to have to watch it really close.

Oh, beautiful fish, though.

[krazykarel]

Wow from the pics it looks awesome. From what I know they have a very strong temperament. What's the difference in size b/t your BLT and CT?

[barbianj]

So, did the online picturr do it justice?

[danorth]

Recty, sent you a pm....

JMC, you know what, I hope it tames out. Stuff it with some food and see if that mellows it out.....otherwise you'll have to ship it to me.

[Recty]

Hmmmm, how is it in size compared to your clown?

[jmccown]

My clown trig is about 7". It gave the initial chase to the CT and a little chase to my picasso of 3" because the picasso was following the blueline's butt too closely, it turned and started after the picasso but he was asking for that one.

Still watching him to see if he gets out of line.

Yes he looks just like the pic. His blues haven't come in quite as vivid yet, but he's only been out of the bag a few hours. I'm sure he'll look awesome within a day or two.

[Recty]

Worthless without pictures :)

[DamnPepShrimp]

Seriously! We wanna see some pics! Hopefully he mellows out a bit for ya though.

[Brandon M]

Lets see some pics!

[rzrmaster]

gez! this is like a soapapra...(did i spell that right???)

lets see some pics!

[jmccown]

I promise pics tonight when I get home from work. Yesterday was too hectic. Aside from getting the new fish I am trying to do a bathroom remodel as well. Had to get the fish acclimated and in the tank and then go to Lowes to pick up some supplies, etc.

It's spelled "Soap Opera" by the way, lol.

I got a cool new video camera for Christmas but haven't figured out how to format the videos so that photobucket will accept it. Some strange file formate I've never heard of.

Stay tuned....

[karaim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14099313#post14099313 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jmccown
I promise pics tonight when I get home from work. Yesterday was too hectic. Aside from getting the new fish I am trying to do a bathroom remodel as well. Had to get the fish acclimated and in the tank and then go to Lowes to pick up some supplies, etc.

It's spelled "Soap Opera" by the way, lol.

I got a cool new video camera for Christmas but haven't figured out how to format the videos so that photobucket will accept it. Some strange file formate I've never heard of.

Stay tuned....

You don't quarantine?

[jmccown]

Sure don't. Quit believing in quarantine a long time ago. I have my own theory about it and have yet to lose a fish from not quarantining them. It all comes down to getting healthy fish.

[Recty]

And then posting pictures of said healthy fish...

[karaim]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14101937#post14101937 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Recty
And then posting pictures of said healthy fish...

LOL.

I also like this grouper: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=52360

Looks awesome

[jmccown]

they're uploading now on photobucket. Be back in 2 minutes with pics.

[Grouperhead]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14102146#post14102146 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by karaim
LOL.

I also like this grouper: http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+3&ddid=52360

Looks awesome

I've wanted that grouper for so long it's not even funny. If I had the room I'd buy that grouper and one of the kidakos asap. I want a bigger tank bad :mad2:

[jmccown]

Finally some Blue line fish pics. Hope this satisfies you horned-up fish mongrels.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0218.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0216.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0214.jpg

and here's a quick pic of my little undulated trig.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0224.jpg

And here are a few pics of my 150g reef. I've never posted any pics of it. Check out those chromis. That's some beefed up chromis right there now.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0223.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0222.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0221.jpg
http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o45/jmccown1/IMG_0225.jpg

Now you guys can go smoke a cigarette, lol.

[danorth]

Looks great but needs to get back to some heavy feedings. They don't feed to hard prior to shipping I'm sure. Looks as good as I'd hoped.

Reef looks great too, those are some huge chromis....how big are they?

[Grouperhead]

I bet he'll color and fatten back up in no time...still looks great regardless. Awesome fish, can't wait to see how he grows in your tank.

Your undy is sweet too. :D How big is he?

[Grouperhead]

double post

[Recty]

He does look nice.

[jmccown]

So far no nipped fins anywhere. He really ate good tonight. Ate NLS pellets first and then I treated him to some frozen krill. He never stopped till it was all gone.

[Recty]

Always love it when a fish eats well right off the bat :) Pretty cool, hopefully he stays peaceful in your tank.

[danorth]

Keep it eatting pellets if possible.....that would be the best I would think. That will bring out the colors for sure and keep it fat/healthy. Glad you got it!!!

[barbianj]

It's great that he's eating the NLS. Very, very nice fish!
Looks like he has a good set of teeth. Are those markings under his eyes ribbed or textured?

[jmccown]

The chromis are 4-4.5". They lay eggs all the time but never any hatchlings. The undulated is maybe 3".

[Brandon M]

Looks awesome, thanks for posting the pics! Nice looking reef and undy too!

[Recty]

Well this sucks. They had a 2nd blueline come up on Diver's Den and I ordered it. The day it was supposed to ship they actually sent me an email saying it shipped but called at the end of the day saying shipping was delayed because the fish wasnt ready.

They just called me today and said the fish perished, so it looks like I wont be having a rival to your's, jmccown.

It might actually be a good thing, I think I've gotten as many triggers into this tank as is healthy, although it sure is tempting to squeeze in one more.

[jmccown]

Dang, hate to hear that Recty. I'll keep my eye out for another for you, man.

[Recty]

I think it's fate, I dont believe in fate but I still think that is what it is. I dont need another trigger right now.

But sure, let me know if you see one, I can be tempted pretty easily.

[danorth]

That is a bummer Recty.....but better on their watch than yours. I still just don't believe it though....that fish looked healthy.

[DamnPepShrimp]

Nice fish jmc! Be sure to keep an update on her!

recty, yeah, its a sign saying dont get the trigger, get an angel!!!!

[Recty]

Well I know I'm getting an angel already, that's kind of why I'm not too sad about the trigger... an angel or two is what I want to add. Another trigger would be sweet but I think 6 triggers and 2 angels, plus a puffer and wrasse would push me over the edge. 5 triggers is probably my limit.

Unless of course they call me back saying they have another sweet blue line in :)

Yeah, I have a hard time believing it too, danorth, but I dont know why they would lie about it.

[danorth]

I'm good at making things from nothing......so here is what I think:

You got into something that should have been closed (the for sale link)

They sold it to you thinking it was legit

They started thinking....uh oh....call and make up something to buy us some time and sort it out.

Yep, someone did infact buy it first, so tell him it died...that way you can't be upset and blame them or their computers on the mistake.

A stretch? Maybe, but being a school teacher I'm always leary of stories/excuses.

What angel? I didn't hear about any angel?

[Recty]

Mmmmm, I've got a line on a Xmas island emperor angel. I'm heading to Hawaii in a couple weeks though so I'm not getting it until after that.

I also wouldnt mind getting a blue face.

[FishyMel]

I definitely am biased, but my xmas island emperor is better than any blueface I've ever seen.

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j172/gibbiceps/headstand.jpg

The blueline looks good btw!

[lionfissh]

not to thread jack, but how much do they charge for shipping from Liva Aquaria??

[Recty]

It's $34.99 for shipping and then I get a $19.99 charge for being in Alaska.

[karaim]

I've never ordered online before. Do fish from liveaquaria come in decent condition, or is it better to just pick one up at your LFS? I guess my question is does the fish get "damaged" in transit when you buy online?

I also have another question, I never adjust the PH when acclimating new fish when I buy from my LFS since they keep the PH approximately the same as my tank (I have 8.4 and they have 8.2). Do those of you who buy online adjust the PH (of your QT or other tank where the fish is being introduced) when acclimating?

[jmccown]

I think I've become partial to LA online since this purchase. This fish is extremely healthy. It ate first day. Plus you get a guarantee, something you rarely ever get from a LFS.

[Grouperhead]

jmc, you need to make some vids of your tank. You've got some sweet stuff.

[danorth]

Updates JMC? Pics?

[jmccown]

Hey all is doing great guys. The new blueline has been a good citizen so far. Sorry I haven't been on here much. School and work and kids and other stuff have kept me pretty busy lately so haven't had much time to get on here.

I have been fattening up the new blueline, he looks really good now. I put up my new T-5's that are more blue looking than my halides were and he really looks good under new lights.

[danorth]

That is really great news! Hope it does really well for you.