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sushibug
06/08/2011, 04:29 PM
I have a 50T and was wondering if anyone had experiences with tall tanks in regards to fish jumping out of them. I get the impression it's less likely to happen but I wanted some input. Was looking at getting a McCosker's Flasher Wrasse as my last fish but I'm reading that it's a jumper. BTW I have a midas blenny which jumped like crazy when I was acclimating it but it hasn't jumped once in my 50T.

thebkramer
06/08/2011, 04:31 PM
I just loss my McCosker's to Carpet Surfing!! :sad1:
They are Amazing Fish!! and plan to get another.. but not until after I get my 1/4in mesh netting!!! (just ordered today!!)
so yes.. you still need a lid for them!! :bounce3:
its always better to be safe than sorry anyways ;)

and no.. I don't have a tall tank.. but McCosker's Love to swim and Show off.. especially to their own reflection!! :lmao:
so it would only need the slightest spook, or to see his reflection in the top, or to grab that piece of food he swears he sees!! :(

dzfish17
06/08/2011, 04:44 PM
I asked this same question a couple of months ago. I thought that with a 46" tall tank I wouldnt have to worry about fish jumping but I decided it was better to be safe than sorry. I will add a cover before buying any jumpers.

albano
06/08/2011, 04:49 PM
screening...no matter how tall!

Some of these 'boneheads' get so excited at feeding time that they jump out by accident, when I remove the netting!

createdlight
06/08/2011, 04:51 PM
my McCosker jumped 30" tall tank

briankmarsh1980
06/08/2011, 04:51 PM
A jumper is a jumper doesn't matter how tall the tank is.
Bulk reef supply sells clear netting and you can buy a screen making kit at home depot.

steelhead77
06/08/2011, 04:53 PM
If a fish swims near the top of the tank, do you really think it would matter if it was a few inches (or even a few feet) taller?

JMartin104
06/08/2011, 08:06 PM
screening...no matter how tall!

Some of these 'boneheads' get so excited at feeding time that they jump out by accident, when I remove the netting!

Yep. My 110 Tall (30") couldn't stop a Starry Blenny.

disc1
06/08/2011, 08:58 PM
Might even be worse. If it's taller they can get up a bigger head of steam before they get to the surface.

EllieSuz
06/08/2011, 09:17 PM
The ocean is even deeper than a tall tank and they jump there too!