coreystang
Member
My favorite fish jumped out the tank over night and died. Has this ever happened to anyone else. I can't believe it
MY Drarf Lion jumped out of the tank!
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yellowtail
Active Member
i think lionfish12's dwarf did the same while qting
lionfish12
Active Member
mine did the same thing. I hate when you leave the lid open.
coreystang
Member
The thing is that there is only a 1.5-2 inch opening at the back of the tank.
lion_crazz
Active Member
I leave my lid open all the time to aerate my tank, and have never experienced this with my volitan ( and he is always at the top of the tank too!). I think I will stop doing that however. Thanks for the info and I am sorry to hear about your loss.
coreystang
Member
He has been in the tank for almost a year. He is spoiled rotten. He knew when it was feeding time. Very smart fish.
lionfish12
Active Member
Try to cover it up with platic like it did. Buy strips from low's or a hard ware store and cut a section to fit the gap.
lionfish12
Active Member
Every tank sould be FULLY covered. Many people have posted that their fish have jumped out. I learned the hard way and want to make sure other people do it the right way and dont loose a healty fish.
yellowtail
Active Member
i woudnt use a glass top or plastic lid because it will suffocate 02-CO2 gas exchanges through air and water.i would get some eggcrate, cut it to size, and weigh it down somehow.
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binxdakat
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binxdakat
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thats sad
coreystang
Member
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v5...g/138_3830.jpg
Here is a pic of the tank. You can see there isn't much room for him to jump out. The lion was about 2 inches round.
Here is a pic of the tank. You can see there isn't much room for him to jump out. The lion was about 2 inches round.
gasguzzler
Active Member
Whenever I set up a tank I go to the local HD and get a sheet of 1/4" lexan. Its easy to cut, clean and doesnt bow. If youre careful, you can cut a perfect lid every time.
lionfish12
Active Member
i know how you fell. Very sorry again.
liontamer
Member
Originally posted by lionfish12
Every tank sould be FULLY covered. Many people have posted that their fish have jumped out. I learned the hard way and want to make sure other people do it the right way and dont loose a healty fish.
U learn EVERYTHING the hard way, dont u? Is there anything that u havent skrewed up in this hobby?
lionfish12
Active Member
everything also was going fine unit you starting posting your rude coments.
lionfish12
Active Member
just be nice and not rude post.