I Spy

[Whys]

Okay, here's the challenge. I'm thinking of something, and the category is "captive-reef life-form." You can only ask YES/NO-questions, but you can ask as many as you like. However, you are only allowed one final guess and your guess must take the form of a photo along with the name. Without the proper photo, the guess is void, and additional guesses will be ignored even if correct.

The first part of this game will end upon the first correct guess, with +2 points going to the winner. The second part of the game is an attempt to steal. The first person, within 72 hours of the declared win, to post a link to a commercial website with the same photo, and I mean the same photo (digital edits not withstanding), as presented by the winner, will successfully steal +1 points from the winner.

Obviously, there is an advantage to taking your own photo or finding one that is unique. Any mismatch of photo and name will result in -1 points for the disinformation.

Once complete, this riddle will be replaced by another and scores will be a running tally. Names and scores will be kept in a public Google Docs file and a link will be provided. To ensure fairness I will PM the correct answer to Waterkeeper at the start.

Sorry Waterkeep, you're not eligible. ;)

I'm going to try and keep this first one fairly simple. If for no other reason, because I'm no expert on marine life forms and want to be able to answer the questions. For subsequent games I would like someone who knows a great deal about a particular creature to offer their knowledge for the next riddle.

Sound good? Okay, once again, the category is "captive-reef life-form", only YES/NO-questions, and your answer must take the form of a photo along with the specific (though not necessarily scientific) name.

Lets start! :)

[Michael]

does it have eyes

[token]

Does it have bones?

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14152214#post14152214 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Michael
does it have eyes

Yes. -- 95% certain.

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14152242#post14152242 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Does it have bones?

No.

[token]

Eyes without bones.... does it have a shell?

[NirvanaFan]

Is it a crustacean?

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14152390#post14152390 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Eyes without bones.... does it have a shell?

Yes.

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14152401#post14152401 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NirvanaFan
Is it a crustacean?

No.

[texhorns98]

Is it's average size greater than 2 inches?

[token]

Is it sessile?

[WaterKeeper]

Whys logged out so Tex, No and token, No.

[token]

Thanks, WK!!

Motile with eyes but no bones and smaller than 2"..... and not a crustacean. It has a shell.

Is it a gastropod?

[jbird69]

is it a snail of some kind?

[Michael]

is it this fella

http://www.reefcentral.com/invertebrates/images/scarlethermit1.jpg


that link didnt work for me so pic no 1 here http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4LXRA_en___GB256&q=picture+of+red+legged+hermit+crab&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

[WaterKeeper]

Token and jay yes. Sorry Mike, no.

Whys better get back as your getting pretty warm. ;)

[jbird69]

is it common in a cuc?

[token]

Is it considered "reef-safe"?

[WaterKeeper]

Yes to both.

[texhorns98]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14153234#post14153234 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Michael
is it this fella

http://www.reefcentral.com/invertebrates/images/scarlethermit1.jpg


that link didnt work for me so pic no 1 here http://images.google.com/images?sourceid=navclient&rlz=1T4LXRA_en___GB256&q=picture+of+red+legged+hermit+crab&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=image_result_group&resnum=1&ct=title

Wouldn't that be a crustacean?

Is it

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/NassariusSnail-1160.jpg

[jbird69]

Well, I either win or Im out.

Nassarius snail

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+526+1133&pcatid=1133


Jay

[token]

Is it smaller than 1", on average?

[WaterKeeper]

Nassariusly not. ;)

Token, yes.

[token]

Is it herbivorous?

[WaterKeeper]

Yes

[token]

Does it have a spiral shell?

[texhorns98]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/livestock-cerith-snails.jpg

Cerith Snail

[Sugar Magnolia]

I'll give it a shot.

Is it a stomatella varia?

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rs/images/image023.jpg

[plateboy3293]

Does it have a siphon like a nassarius or a conch?

[WaterKeeper]

+2 points Sugar. I don't know it varia was the exact species but it is good enough for me. Photo looks familiar however. :D

[token]

Grats, Sugar Magnolia!! (...and I am not going to try to get one of your points!!)

[Sugar Magnolia]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14153854#post14153854 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
+2 points Sugar. I don't know it varia was the exact species but it is good enough for me. Photo looks familiar however. :D
Yay for me!

[WaterKeeper]

Now we need to ask Whys what the prize is. :D

[texhorns98]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/Stomatella.jpg

Sorry Sugar...I'm in it to WIN it!! :)

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rs/index.php

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14153899#post14153899 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Now we need to ask Whys what the prize is. :D

with shipping costs, it will cost whys a fortune if i win 1:lol:

[WaterKeeper]

:lol:

I figured Doc Ron would guess the picture source first.

[jbird69]

congrats sugar!

This is a good idea. And here I thought I was gonna get something done thismorning. ;-)

[WaterKeeper]

Mike, a Stomatella can't weigh more that a gram. He could sent it to you air mail wrapped in wet tissue paper. ;)

[Michael]

yep fair play to whys, mind you i think i might just have gave him the idea, well just maybe;)

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14153952#post14153952 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Mike, a Stomatella can't weigh more that a gram. He could sent it to you air mail wrapped in wet tissue paper. ;)

:lol:

[Sugar Magnolia]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14153952#post14153952 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Mike, a Stomatella can't weigh more that a gram. He could sent it to you air mail wrapped in wet tissue paper. ;)
Just one? I'd need a few so they can do their thing and populate my stomatella-less tank.

[WaterKeeper]

Most times you don't even know you have any until they multiply, and multiply they do with a passion. Often they are not purposely added but are hitchhikers on the LR or LS. Many people seeing one for the first time think they are slugs as their shell only covers a small portion of their body. I think in that article by Ron he tells you that they escape predators by breaking off their rear end and leaving it behind. The price they pay for not having a shell in which to hide.

They are the string bikini wearers of snaildom. :eek1:

[Whys]

Awsome guys! Thanks for stepping in Waterkeep. I should have realized impatience would rule the day. ;)

Congrats Sugar. Congrats Texhorns. I'll make the google doc and tally the score.

Anyone else with a good knowledge of another reef-captive life-form they wish to play riddler for? If not, I'll pick another. Otherwise, winner gets first shot. Sugar??

[Sugar Magnolia]

Okay...reef captive life-form.

Go!

[Whys]

Does it swim?

[token]

Does it have bones?

[WaterKeeper]

I'm surprised that token didn't get the pic. Ron likes growing orchids too.

Hurry Sugar, on the Newbie forum a post is only on page one for a little while. Of course, it may take longer for them to get a reply to a question while WK is playing a game. ;)

[Sugar Magnolia]

Shoot, whys you're out due to the PM. (Sorry) You'll have to help this round too. EDIT NM whys, you hadn't read it so I cancelled the PM. You're back in!

But to be fair...the answer to both your question and token's is no.

[token]

Do most enjoy seeing this in their tanks?

[Whys]

Score Board:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pycFIIya1k-MO9UoIAYIKcg&hl=en

[Sugar Magnolia]

Most do, yes token.

[token]

Is it a cnidarian?

edit: spelling

[Sugar Magnolia]

cnidarian...no.

[token]

Is it a mollusk?

[Sugar Magnolia]

no

[lilfishbigreef]

is it a Fish?

[Sugar Magnolia]

no

[token]

Is it a plant?

[Sugar Magnolia]

not a plant

[token]

Wow. Not a plant, not a cnidarian, sessile without bones but an "enjoyable" reef tank inhabitant.

Is it a mollusk?

[Michael]

http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/staticfiles/NGS/Shared/StaticFiles/animals/images/primary/starfish.jpg

[Sugar Magnolia]

Nope, you asked that earlier. ;)

Not a starfish either.

[texhorns98]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/clamthumbnail.jpg

Clam?

[token]

Maybe I should ask a third time for emphasis! ;)

Would I buy this?

[Sugar Magnolia]

Not a clam which is a mollusk

I suppose that's a matter of preference. Alot of reefers do buy it, but some consider them to be troublesome.

[texhorns98]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/thumbnailaspx.jpg

nudibranch?

[Sugar Magnolia]

not a nudibranch

[jbird69]

crustacean?

[Sugar Magnolia]

yes

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14153899#post14153899 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Now we need to ask Whys what the prize is. :D

Fair enough. I'm putting up a prize for the first person to reach +20 points.

http://www.marineandreef.com/v/vspfiles/photos/RAS08111-1.jpg

JK :)

More seriously, $5 US. I'm happy to mail it where ever you are.

Sorry Michael, converting it is your problem. ;)

[texhorns98]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/BlueLeggedHermit3_small.jpg

Edit:Blue Legged Hermit

I went back to edit it right after, but the server wouldn't take it! Then I got on a phone call...stupid work.

[Whys]

texhorns, still gotta name it.

[lilfishbigreef]

http://www.reeftopia.com/nemeraldcrab.jpg

emerald crab

[jbird69]

Blue legged hermit crab

http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/blue-legged_hermit.htm

[Sugar Magnolia]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155198#post14155198 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lilfishbigreef
http://www.reeftopia.com/nemeraldcrab.jpg

emerald crab
You are right!

[lilfishbigreef]

Cool, (now i have to read back through the thread to see what i have to do) :lol:

since i won, can be a Mod for a day? PLEEEASE ! :D

[texhorns98]

http://www.reeftopia.com/emerald_crab.htm

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/nemeraldcrab.jpg

STEAL AGAIN!!!

[token]

Grats, lilfishbigreef!!

[texhorns98]

Perhaps I should just change my strategy to just stealing points instead of earning them! :lol:

[token]

We have a new leader!!

Grats, texhorns98!

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155365#post14155365 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by texhorns98
Perhaps I should just change my strategy to just stealing points instead of earning them! :lol:




Thief!!!

Looks like a good strategy! :lol: good job!

[Whys]

Lilfishbigreef, do you wish to be the next riddler? If so, say so now.

[Whys]

I'm realizing a couple things.

One, there is a disadvantage to being the riddler as you can not score points will riddling. If no one objects, I move that riddlers receive +1 points for riddling. This would place me at +1 and sugar at +2 and an automatice +1 to lilfishbigreef if he riddles. Is everyone okay with this adjustment?

Also, +20 is too much for the prize. I'm moving it to +10. Any objections?

[lilfishbigreef]

Yeah, sure why not! do i PM Waterkeeper first with the answer?

Edit:i posted BEFORE i read your post, i am OK with the new rules :D

[token]

Whys, it's your game (and a nominee for Thread of the Month, imo) so any changes to the rules, especially such fair ones, are reasonable!

[Whys]

Waterkeeper or me if you prefer. That takes me out of the running, but I'm fine with that.

[texhorns98]

I suppose that rule is OK, but now I have to rethink my thievery!!

[Whys]

Lilfishbigreef,

Is it a fish?

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155465#post14155465 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by texhorns98
I suppose that rule is OK, but now I have to rethink my thievery!!

:lol:

[lilfishbigreef]

how about the winner PM's the Riddler? or to keep it neutral ONLY waterkeeper? whomever you want, tell me and i will PM

[Whys]

Score Board:

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pycFIIya1k-MO9UoIAYIKcg&hl=en

[Whys]

Waterkeeper. Hell, I wanna play. :)

[lilfishbigreef]

Ok PM sent to Waterkeeper

GAME ON!!!

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155483#post14155483 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Whys
Lilfishbigreef,

Is it a fish?

YES

[texhorns98]

Clue?

[lilfishbigreef]

live captive marine life

[token]

Is the adult size, on average, greater than 6"?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155632#post14155632 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Is the adult size, on average, greater than 6"?

NO

[Whys]

Is it a cave dweller?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155653#post14155653 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Whys
Is it a cave dweller?

YES

[Sugar Magnolia]

Does it sift sand?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155705#post14155705 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Sugar Magnolia
Does it sift sand?

NO

[Whys]

http://www.4everb.com/royalgramma.jpg

Royal Gramma? Final answer.

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155731#post14155731 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Whys
http://www.4everb.com/royalgramma.jpg

Royal Gramma? Final answer.

NO

[token]

Do we keep it as a single captive specimen?

[texhorns98]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/jawfish.jpg

Jawfish?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155814#post14155814 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Do we keep it as a single captive specimen?



Edit: please clarify

Do you mean:

it's the ONLY captive fish with no other fish with?

or

that we dont usually have more than 1 of this type of fish?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155846#post14155846 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by texhorns98
http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/jawfish.jpg

Jawfish?

NO

[token]

Is it red?

[texhorns98]

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f262/texhorns98/mantis.gif

WOOPS...forgot it was a FISH!

[texhorns98]

I have to leave to go home. Where's the pause button? :)

[lilfishbigreef]

and i have to leave in 45 minutes, What happens then?

BTW texhorns98, according to the Rules, you only get 1 guess..... and you had yours already....Jawfish......sorry but you are out of this round. :(

[Whys]

lilfishbigreef,

PM the answer to me and I'll take over. No worries.

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156141#post14156141 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Whys
lilfishbigreef,

PM the answer to me and I'll take over. No worries.

Done, Thanks

today is my sons b-day so we are going out

[WaterKeeper]

I got it! A humpback whale. ;)

http://www.bergoiata.org/fe/Baleines-Dauphins/whales_and_dolphins_csg011_humpback_whale.jpg

[jbird69]

does it rest or does it need to swim?

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155929#post14155929 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Is it red?

Can be, but not entirely.

[Whys]

jbird, YES/NO only.

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156210#post14156210 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
I got it! A humpback whale. ;)



yeah thats it, i keep 1 in my 24g Aguapod, i hope the tang police dont called in the W.B.I. (Whale Bureau of Investigations)

:lol:

Thanks Whys, i am headed out soon

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156210#post14156210 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
I got it! A humpback whale. ;)

Which aquarium would that be? :D

[WaterKeeper]

:lol:

I just got a wide screen LCD monitor about an hour ago and am testing it out. It keeps the other moderators off my back when I complain the pics go off screen and I can't read the text in a post. :D

[WaterKeeper]

Somebody answer yes or no as I was off line while the monitor was being installed.

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156312#post14156312 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by WaterKeeper
Somebody answer yes or no as I was off line while the monitor was being installed.

NO... it is not a humpback whale. :rolleye1:

[WaterKeeper]

Then this new monitor was a waste of money.

:D

On with the game.

[Whys]

Oh, wise guy eh? :lol:

[token]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14155920#post14155920 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lilfishbigreef
Edit: please clarify

Do you mean:

it's the ONLY captive fish with no other fish with?

or

that we dont usually have more than 1 of this type of fish? I meant the latter; only one of this fish, generally.

[Whys]

Okay, I'll be off for awhile. I'll PM Waterkeeper with the answer if he wants to pick it up. Otherwise, lilbigreef or I will pick it up again soon.

Here is where we stand...

Current Prize: $5 US

Scores Board:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=pycFIIya1k-MO9UoIAYIKcg&hl=en

Current Captive-Reef Life-Form:

- Is a fish.
- Adult size on average not greater than 6".
- Is a cave dweller.
- Does not sift sand.
- Is not a Royal Gramma.
- Is not a Jawfish.
- Can be red, but not entirely.
- Is not a humpback whale.

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156484#post14156484 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
I meant the latter; only one of this fish, generally.

The baton was passed to me, and sorry to say, I'm uncertain how to answer this question. If Waterkeeper picks it up, maybe he'll know.

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156484#post14156484 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
I meant the latter; only one of this fish, generally.

YES


(that was my last answer for now, i am leaving now.

POST all the questions you want i will answer them later if waterkeeper does not keeper up with the thread :) )

[camero678]

is it a type of goby?

[texhorns98]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156107#post14156107 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lilfishbigreef
and i have to leave in 45 minutes, What happens then?

BTW texhorns98, according to the Rules, you only get 1 guess..... and you had yours already....Jawfish......sorry but you are out of this round. :(

I forgot THAT rule! WOOPS!! Doesn't matter...I'm going to win this thing by stealing points anyway!!

[jbird69]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156227#post14156227 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jbird69
does it rest or does it need to swim?


??

[texhorns98]

jbird,

You can only ask yes or no questions....

[token]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156722#post14156722 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jbird69
?? I believe the answers to those were, "Yes, no", respectively.

[texhorns98]

Thread is fizzling...

[token]

Back in the day, I used to turn the TV on at about 5p so that the 6p news would be nice and clear on my B/W TV. This feels like that.

[jbird69]

is it an algae eater?

[texhorns98]

Wow...this SEEMED like a good idea!! :)

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156549#post14156549 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by camero678
is it a type of goby?

NO

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156227#post14156227 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jbird69
does it rest or does it need to swim?

YES to rest

NO to swim

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14157041#post14157041 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jbird69
is it an algae eater?

NO

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14156963#post14156963 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by texhorns98
Thread is fizzling...

MAYBE :D

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14157524#post14157524 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by texhorns98
Wow...this SEEMED like a good idea!! :)

YES :D

[token]

Is it reef-safe for corals?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158153#post14158153 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Is it reef-safe for corals?

YES

[jbird69]

hawkfish?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+34+2626&pcatid=2626

[token]

Is it reef-safe for crustaceans?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158221#post14158221 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jbird69
hawkfish?

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+34+2626&pcatid=2626

NO

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158223#post14158223 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Is it reef-safe for crustaceans?

NO

[token]

Is it listed on Peter Eichler's thread as a "Fish Requiring Huge Aquariums (200g or more)"?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158290#post14158290 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Is it listed on Peter Eichler's thread as a "Fish Requiring Huge Aquariums (200g or more)"?

NO

[token]

Dang, and I thought I might have finally gotten one....

Stumped again....

[lilfishbigreef]

:D

[token]

Is part of its common name also the name of a mammal?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158406#post14158406 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Is part of its common name also the name of a mammal?

NO

[token]

Does it have really large eyes? (Can you tell I am hung up on a species....?)

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158465#post14158465 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by token
Does it have really large eyes? (Can you tell I am hung up on a species....?)

NO (compared to fish of similar size)

[token]

I just know I am going to say, "Doh!" when someone answers this. What I have in my head, based on the answers, is the same as having one of those catchy but "bad" songs stuck in your head.... I just can't get past it!

[lilfishbigreef]

:lol: sorry, was this supposed to be easy?

[MotherFish]

Does the species contain natural toxin or poison?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158535#post14158535 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Does the species contain natural toxin or poison?

NO ( i dont know the ENTIRE family of this species, but those that are common that i know of do not and if i had to GUESS at the entire species i would still say NO)

if it is later determined the i answered a question incorrectly i will gladly give up my point in the game to whom ever the TO wants

[MotherFish]

Is it found in shallow reef environments?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158594#post14158594 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Is it found in shallow reef environments?

Define Shallow?

[MotherFish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158606#post14158606 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lilfishbigreef
Define Shallow?

That answers my question of whether it's a deep water species... obviously not.

Is it a type of wrasse?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158658#post14158658 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish


Is it a type of wrasse?

YES

[MotherFish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158606#post14158606 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lilfishbigreef
Define Shallow?
Sorry, my remark wasn't sportsman like.
Let's clarify to make it an official answer...

Is it found at less than 90' (30m) depth?

[MotherFish]

Does the male keep a harem?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158698#post14158698 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Sorry, my remark wasn't sportsman like.
Let's clarify to make it an official answer...

Is it found at less than 90' (30m) depth?

YES

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158713#post14158713 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Does the male keep a harem?

NO

[MotherFish]

Does it sleep under the sand?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158742#post14158742 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Does it sleep under the sand?

NO

[MotherFish]

Is it a type of Fairy wrasse?

[MotherFish]

C'mon people... we're down to maybe a half-dozen species... chime in, or make a guess.

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158763#post14158763 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Is it a type of Fairy wrasse?

NO

[MotherFish]

Less than 6"
cave dweller
does not sift sand
not a royal gramma
not a jawfish
not a humpback whale
can be partially red
rests
doesn't need to swim
normally only keep one in a tank
not a goby
doesn't eat algae
reefsafe
not a hawkfish
eats crustaceans
doesn't require large aquarium
common name not also name of mammal
does not have large eyes
not poisonous
not deepwater species
Type of wrasse
Doesn't keep a harem
Doesn't sleep in the sand
Not a fairy wrasse

We're up to 24.... if this was 20 questions, lilfishbigreef would have won already. :lol:

[MotherFish]

Does it bear the name of it's discoverer?
(i.e. McCosker's, Labout's, Scott's, etc.)

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158787#post14158787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Less than 6"
cave dweller
does not sift sand
not a royal gramma
not a jawfish
not a humpback whale
can be partially red
rests
doesn't need to swim
normally only keep one in a tank
not a goby
doesn't eat algae
reefsafe
not a hawkfish
eats crustaceans
doesn't require large aquarium
common name not also name of mammal
does not have large eyes
not poisonous
not deepwater species i would not say this based on your question and the answer i gave ;)
Type of wrasse
Doesn't keep a harem
Doesn't sleep in the sand
Not a fairy wrasse

We're up to 24.... if this was 20 questions, lilfishbigreef would have won already. :lol:

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158806#post14158806 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
Does it bear the name of it's discoverer?
(i.e. McCosker's, Labout's, Scott's, etc.)

NO

[MotherFish]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158811#post14158811 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lilfishbigreef
not deepwater species i would not say this based on your question and the answer i gave

lol

Is it also found at below 90' (30m) depth?

[lilfishbigreef]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158881#post14158881 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
lol

Is it also found at below 90' (30m) depth?

YES!!!

[lilfishbigreef]

Sorry to do this folks, but i must get some sleep now

i will try to answer any overnight question first thing in the AM, if not i hope Whys and/or Waterkeeper will pick up some of the slack until i can tomorrow Night

Good Night all, till then

Emilio

[MotherFish]

I need to go to sleep also, but I'll leave one question on the table before I turn-in...

Does it have more than 9 dorsal spines, not including soft rays?

Nite all.

[Michael]

is it this fella

http://www.aquahobby.com/marine/e_sixline.php

i havent read all answers so far there were too many, lol

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158568#post14158568 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by lilfishbigreef
NO ( i dont know the ENTIRE family of this species, but those that are common that i know of do not and if i had to GUESS at the entire species i would still say NO)

if it is later determined the i answered a question incorrectly i will gladly give up my point in the game to whom ever the TO wants

Answers such as "No -- 90% certain" are a fair way to respond and there is no need to give up your points. Any small discrepancies should be pointed out by those who know once the answer has been found.

Oh, and this thread isn't fizzling. I rather doubt it will fizzle so long as I moderate it and offer cash prizes. :D

[Whys]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14158787#post14158787 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by MotherFish
We're up to 24.... if this was 20 questions, lilfishbigreef would have won already. :lol: [/B]

Good point. We need a way to close a stumper. I'm not sure we should award points for it though. The intention of the game is discovery, not obfuscation. I think it will need to be determined by dead response time.

I move that any riddle that goes unquestioned for longer than 6 hours, be closed with the answer given. The riddler does not have the option of riddling again immediately after. Sound good?

I think that should be sufficient, since I was never expecting this to be a constant red-hot thread anyway. So long as people are still involved and playing is what matters.

At the end of the current riddle, I intend to recreate the thread as "I Spy 2". Scores will carry over and a few rules will be refined.. I'm willing to hear any additional suggestions you might have regarding the refined rule set. The primary one I'm considering is giving the riddler the option to decline up to 3 questions.

[Whys]

And thank you all for your interest and involvement. I was stunned by the way this thread exploded in the beginning.

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14159897#post14159897 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Whys
And thank you all for your interest and involvement. I was stunned by the way this thread exploded in the beginning.

no worries whys, i enjoy your threads, and this one is great for the forum, just bump it up every so often and it could explode again

[Whys]

Just reminder Michael, since you didn't want to read all the posts... if you win the cash, converting it is your trouble. ;)

[Whys]

This thread is now closed. Please do not ask additional questions or give additional answers.

This thread will be moved shortly to another thread called "I Spy 2" and scores will carry over.

[Whys]

Oh, the answer was...

Mystery Wrass