YeetPopper Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi. I am fixing to take the glass top of my tank, and I'm wondering if I need to make a jump screen. Has anybody had a problem with clownfish or tangs jumping out of their tanks? Thanks Any advice is appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BornToHula Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I have heard stories of clowns jumping out, but have not seen it personally. I have a wrasse that likes to jump, so I made a screen with clear plastic mesh from Bulk Reef Supply and screen door metal things from Home Depot. It was maybe $20 to make. The bad thing about it though is if you have wires going into the tank, from powerheads or whatever, the screen has to sit on top of the wires. Leaves a small gap and kinda doesn't look that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckyuv Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 when I upgraded my tank recently I found 2 extra dead clownfish behind the old one. I bet them suckers jumped months ago. I thought they just died but apparently they jumped for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yes, fish will jump. I have lost clownfish and wrasses in particular. I have been told that if you don't have rockwork that goes high it is much less of a problem. The idea being that when one fish chases another, the first swims up along the rock to lose the pursuer, but gets going so fast before they know it they shoot out the top of the water. If your rock doesn't approach that close to the surface the fish swims over and up, then down the other side. Since I did my rockwork in my new tank to avoid such high spots i haven't had that issue anywhere except near my overflow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't trust wrasses for sure in an uncovered tank but I can see how any fish might accidentally jump. My dartfish can get a good solid 1' out of the water if spooked well enough. Luckily I found this out in the tub with roughly 1.5' of spare jumping room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wardlaw Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I had a wrasse hit our 9ft ceiling. Luckily I was standing there watching the tank. Almost any fish can jump and any hole is an opportunity for loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sascha D. Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Over the years I have had three fish jump out of a reef tank and all of them were uncommon jumpers. Just because it doesn't happen often, doesn't mean it can't happen at all. One Spot Foxface Yellow Watchman Goby Coral Beauty Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mako Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't trust wrasses for sure in an uncovered tank but I can see how any fish might accidentally jump. My dartfish can get a good solid 1' out of the water if spooked well enough. Luckily I found this out in the tub with roughly 1.5' of spare jumping room. Wait, What Ty, you had your Fish in the tub with you and you spooked it......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't trust wrasses for sure in an uncovered tank but I can see how any fish might accidentally jump. My dartfish can get a good solid 1' out of the water if spooked well enough. Luckily I found this out in the tub with roughly 1.5' of spare jumping room. Wait, What Ty, you had your Fish in the tub with you and you spooked it......... I employ that technique with all my new additions... helps me build the bonds of trust! [emoji57] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+SChrisEV Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't trust wrasses for sure in an uncovered tank but I can see how any fish might accidentally jump. My dartfish can get a good solid 1' out of the water if spooked well enough. Luckily I found this out in the tub with roughly 1.5' of spare jumping room. Wait, What Ty, you had your Fish in the tub with you and you spooked it......... I employ that technique with all my new additions... helps me build the bonds of trust! [emoji57] So much more one could say.... but I'm gunna leave that alone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mFrame Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I don't trust wrasses for sure in an uncovered tank but I can see how any fish might accidentally jump. My dartfish can get a good solid 1' out of the water if spooked well enough. Luckily I found this out in the tub with roughly 1.5' of spare jumping room. Wait, What Ty, you had your Fish in the tub with you and you spooked it.........I employ that technique with all my new additions... helps me build the bonds of trust! [emoji57] For the newbies here, that is NOT responsible QT nor acclimation procedure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerTy Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hey hey, don't knock it unless you try it first! If it will take a bath with you, what makes you think it won't trust you with feeding it? Instant bond, I tell ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juiceman Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I've had: Red Tail Wrasse Yellow Coris Wrasse Christmas Wrasse McKoskers Wrasse Midas Blenny Lawnmower Blenny Hippo Tang Canterberry Anthias Lyretail Anthias All jump out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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