Jumping Clownfish

[tonep]

Is it normal for a clownfish to jump out of a tank?
I have heard of some fish doing it but I wasn't aware that clownfish do it.
I was lucky I was in the room at the time.

 

[Pedro Nuno Ferreira]

Is it normal for a clownfish to jump out of a tank?
I have heard of some fish doing it but I wasn't aware that clownfish do it.
I was lucky I was in the room at the time.

Hi tonep ;-)
Almost any fish can jump out of a tank, although some are more prone to that than others. Some years ago I lost a Amphiprion ocellaris and a Premnas biaculeatus because of jumping, but lucky you, KathyC has an excellent solution for that, please have a look in this thread Tank cover (

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Cheers
Pedro Nuno ;-)

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Stressed, sick, fish that are being harassed by other fish and fish that are startled by outside of tank activity are big reasons for jumping.

 

[tonep]

thanks

 

[fishguttz]

I lost an ocellaris after she jumped. I think its very common.

 

[Marteen]

You could get some pond netting and one of those window screen kits from home depot. Even though the screen kits are aluminum they shouldn't cause a problem since they are out of the water. Just be sure to give them a nice rub down during your water change to prevent salt buildup.