dee77 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 after seeing gills post about doing a fish grow out what kind of fish could we use... it might be hard to get the same fish around the same size but could we do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 you want to grow-out fish? whats the purpose/point behind growing out fish? We grow-out corals because we can buy a frag, let it grow to a fraggable size, then everyeone who bought into said grow-out gets a frag of said frag. You can't frag fish, only a few fish, relatively speaking, are able to be bred in captivity, so what is the purpose behind a fish grow-out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 you want to grow-out fish? whats the purpose/point behind growing out fish? We grow-out corals because we can buy a frag' date=' let it grow to a fraggable size, then everyeone who bought into said grow-out gets a frag of said frag. You can't frag fish, only a few fish, relatively speaking, are able to be bred in captivity, so what is the purpose behind a fish grow-out?[/quote'] I think he means for a competition, I think there needs to be a distinction between the grow outs and the competitions, they are two different things. I think they are talking about doing a "grow out" competition...see who can get thier fish to grow the fastest. I personally think that many captive fish are overfed to begin with, I personally don't think its best for the fish to push thier growth, as I personally think it shortens thier life span. I would rather have a slim average bodied fish than a sumo fish. I think corals are different than fish, in that having fast growth of coral usually indicates good husbandry, its a sign of doing something right, trying to get your fish to max size the fastest possible route is a little different in my opinion. Again, this is only my opinion, I don't think pushing growth on fish is good for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I agree wholeheartedly David, my point behind all of the questions was, if you are going to bring up an idea, flesh it out, don't just say lets do it and leave it at that. But I personally feel that a fish grow-out COMPETITION, there's that distinction, see how easy it was to make said distinction, pay attention to that part kid, is, inordinately cruel to the fish, and on top of that, pretty unfair to the competitors, fish will grow faster in larger tanks, faster and larger, than they will in smaller tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Logistically it sounds like a nightmare trying to figure out how to measure, distribute, etc. The sps one was a pain in butt figuring out the winner and getting all the frags distributed. I can't imagine figuring out a fish competition. Count me out on that one. I still think another zoa growout would be the easiest thing to arrange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 if you want to do something like this but in a different more green way, do a captive breeding contest..... pick a hardy wild caught fish..... something that isnt already a mated pair..... something that isnt already being bred in captivity.. See who can get their fish to pair up and breed in their tank. All the while doing a journal on the progress. The successful winner could win a free school of the first fry, and a membership to Marine Breeding Initiative. All the losers receive a single baby from the winner as well. Doesnt this sound like fun? If not, we can come up with a new drinking game and do a tank tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Still too much of a logistical nightmare, would require a second tank set-up, most of us are already maxed out on room Nah, I'd pass on this one in a heartbeat, putting in a second system for the sake of a grow-out is just too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrcrain Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I think smiley's idea would be cool. Although coming up with the fish and praying it is compatable with everything already in everybodies tank could be tough. Have you seen this done in your area? Second idea might be fun too. Who's in for a "Reef Tank Crawl"? LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 lets breed salmon! then we can "frag" it up at a large dinner party lol we could also do large crab etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Parrot fish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I like the "beer" "tour" idea!! I think it would be way to difficult to find the number of fish of somewhat same size and such. Not very do-able in my opinion. But if you want to set up a breeding facility and start that......... I say DO IT!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 What if we just met at Dave's (barlycuda) clown breeding house and drank beer every couple weeks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 What if we just met at Dave's (barlycuda) clown breeding house and drank beer every couple weeks? K........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgrcrain Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 OK, we go to someones house and every time a fish picks at a rock we take a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgf86123 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You'd be drunk in 15 minutes at our house.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 What if we just met at Dave's (barlycuda) clown breeding house and drank beer every couple weeks? +1 I actually am planning to build a breeding facility but not for fishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I actually am planning to build a breeding facility but not for fishes. Not fishes then what then? monkeys? fluffy bunnies? hamsters? mutant ninjas to take over the world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I love you guys!!! LOL This goes from a fish growout to a drinking game. Being a little intoxicated at the moment I am on board for the drinking game. I do live atleast an hour from all of you so I may need to spend the night at someone's house. HAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 well... technically it isnt breeding....unless I put a couch in the back room with a kegerator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Bigjohn, I think you are more then an hour away, unless you drive real fast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjohnwoody Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I can drive pretty quick I do have a crotch rocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trautman Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 OK' date=' we go to someones house and every time a fish picks at a rock we take a shot.[/quote'] now thats what i call vodka dosing! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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