Biffy Finally Gets a Build Thread!

[Bifferwine]

The purple tilefish is kind of a difficult fish to keep. I was really hesitant to buy it, A) because of the cost, and B) because they are delicate, often don't eat well, and are big jumpers... We'll see how this goes.

[MikMcgyver]

THe tilefish looks awesome, also the sailfin is sweet too, are they fairly territorial? I heard you should add them as the last of the tang additions to the tank, that true?

[Bifferwine]

All tangs can be territorial to some degree, but the sailfin is considered one of the least aggressive types. My tank is big enough to house several tangs, and the sailfin will be my third tang (and probably my last).

[RigoSharon]

muy bonito todo biff...suerte!!

[Bifferwine]

Thanks Rigo, I sure hope so!

[Bifferwine]

I got both new fish into the tank. The sailfin is skating around like it owns the place, and so far, is getting along fine with the other tangs.

The stupid tilefish started his jumping immediately. I didn't know if I'd be able to get it out of the bag. Finally, I got him in the tank and quickly put the eggcrate back on, and he darted behind a rock. The LFS had him for three weeks, and he just now came out from their rocks, so my LFS guy told me not to expect to see him for a couple weeks, as they are very shy fish at first.

[reeffreak]

Congratulations on your new fishies!
I like the tilefish,nice color,what makes them so hard to keep?
Your dartfish doesn't seem shy with all the other fish in your tank.Are they less timid then say other dartfish like the Red firefish and the purple firefish?
The sailfin is sweet,I can't wait to get me some damn tangs too!I just ordered a Desjardini and a Purple before my little mishap.

[Bifferwine]

I don't know what makes tilefish so hard to keep... I read that they have a hard time acclimating, and it can be a real challenge to get them to eat. And they looooove to jump!

The scissortails aren't shy AT ALL. They are always out and about. They make a lovely couple (they are named Bernard and Bianca, after The Rescuers).

The sailfin is getting chased around a lot by the yellow tang... Two Zebrasomas together... Hopefully they'll sort things out before anyone gets hurt. The yellow tang is significantly larger than the sailfin.

[fishbait]

love the tilefish. have you ever considered using the vinyl screen over the eggcrated to stop the small jumpers?

[Bifferwine]

I might have to, Fishbait. The tilefish is pretty big -- at least 6 inches long. And he's a fatty. But there is more than enough space for him to jump out near the back where I have the loclines coming into the tank, and I had to cut the eggcrate to go around the loclines. I already have lost $100 + in jumping stupid retarded diamond gobies. I'd hate to lose this fish to the same fate!