First Fish Jumped

abrand

Member
Well I have read it a thousand times but never thought it would actually happen, but my firefish jumped this morning. I had over half of the top of the tank was covered but he found a way out. Luckily though it was while I was feeding this morning and I was paying attention. I would guess that he was out of the tank for 1-2 minutes and I placed him back in and he was extremely stressed and is now hidden under the rock work. We'll see if he survives this :(
 

shyfish

Member
Thats how I lost my firefish and a purple tile fish, Now I cover my tank.
Its a hassle keeping the glass clean but at least nothing is dying.
Hope he makes it!
 

redsea

Active Member
ya, i remember i had a firefish once, it did not die from jumping out of the tank, it just died, they are great fish, and once again i hope your firefish will live
 

abrand

Member
thanks guys, I'll keep you posted on his status. So far he looks like he is struggling but still breathing!
 
R

ricka

Guest
always amazed that more fish don't fly out of uncovered tanks. yes they look good but not worth the potential livestock loss imho.
 
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