Teresa Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Hey All, I'm getting ready to move my black clown fish to their new home (29 gallon biocube), when I realized it would be good to double check on whether or not they are known jumpers. The biocube is running as an open top with mh pendant - am I going to need to get a glass top or do you think the clowns will be fine? They are going to be the only fish in the tank (maybe add a goby/shrimp pair later). It's primiarly going to be my new maxi mini carpet garden tank with some bubbles for the clowns to host. Thoughts? Concerns? I wanted to move them over later tonight . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestep Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Both of my last clowns jumped during water changes. Maybe others are different but I can't see them lasting long in a small tank like that without a top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 They aren't normally jumpers. I have only seen some flop around at the top of the water if they are scared or getting chased by other tank mates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+C Lo Slice Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I've had a pair since April and they've never even gotten close to the top of the tank. They do all have different personalities, though, I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I have never had any jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad and Jen May Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 My two tomato clowns only go to the top of the tank when I'm feeding them. I have an open top on my acrylic tank and I've never had an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaarrrggg Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 My female B&W clown in my last tank was a complete b*tch and used to relentlessly chase her poor male. The first male vanished -found dried to a crisp under the tank a couple of years later. The 2nd one was tolerated by her. He never completely jumped, but would hop out of the water to try to get away when she was in one of her "moods." So yup, they can be jumpers. Another option you could try is a mesh lid: http://www.nano-reef...howtopic=212941 I've got one of my current tank and it looks pretty nice as far as covers go. (Scroll down a bit on this page to see pics of mine.) I like that it doesn't cause the condensation/heat problems a glass lid can. They're v easy to make too (I'm not handy at all and I managed it!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhart032 Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 I had a pair for over 5yrs and one day for no reason the female jumped from my old solana. she was the dominate fish in the tank so nothing messed with her. normally they dont even go to the surface of the water, but for some reason she jumped. i wasnt home when she did so i lost her. so in 5yrs ive only had 1 jumper and always ran open top tanks. so i would think no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gig 'em @ NDstructible Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 Mine have never jumped in 7 years, but better safe than sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteorflower Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Mine never jumped in three years, but agreed, better safe than sorry. Any scared fish might take a leap even if they aren't normally jumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teresa Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 Thanks all for the comments. I haven't moved them yet, but I'm going to look into a screen lid. They are currently in a smaller tank with a glass lid over 2/3 of the tank and have not jumped. They hang out together and like each other's company. The only time I see them at the surface is when I feed them. Otherwise, they love to swim in the flow. I appreciate all the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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