Are Dragonets Jumpers?

T206 · 12/07/2015, 03:04 PM

I was sad to see that my dragonet had jumped out of my tank last night. I knew he jumped at night because I saw him before bed. I have a CAD Lights tank and always keep the lid on. Are the Dragonets known to be jumpers?

The lid sits on clear brackets, flush with the top of the tank. There is a very small opening that goes around the edge but this is probably about 1/6th to 1/8th of an inch and I never expected a fish could jump through an opening that small. Any recommendations so I don't lose more fish?

m0nkie · 12/07/2015, 03:31 PM

DIY mesh screen.. and literally cover EVERY opening...

Dragonets jump.. I've seen it. My ruby red scooter jumped twice on first night.

ThRoewer · 12/07/2015, 04:09 PM

I wouldn't consider dragonets notorious jumpers, but like almost all fish, if startled, chased or otherwise in distress they may jump.

davocean · 12/07/2015, 07:29 PM

Agree not likely, but possible.

Dmorty217 · 12/07/2015, 07:35 PM

If it has a tail and lives in water I consider it a jumper... You usually never get to witness the carpet surfing. Too cheap of a fix to risk it with any fish IMO

Rybren · 12/08/2015, 09:19 AM

I've lost a Mandarin to jumping - and a high-fin goby and a Hectors Goby and a couple of wrasses. Always seems to happen when I've got the lid off and working in the tank.

ThRoewer · 12/08/2015, 02:23 PM

I had my new tank build wit full Euro-brace to prevent fish jumping in the corners.
I will likely also add Euro-braces to my 42 CAD light tank.
I feel rimless tanks are just like asking for fish to jump out in the corners.

m0nkie · 12/08/2015, 03:24 PM

I have good luck with these cover clips for rimless. looks very clean with Mesh kit.

trueperc · 12/09/2015, 10:06 AM

In my 15 years of running reef tanks, I have lost 4 to jumping.

ThRoewer · 12/09/2015, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m0nkie

I have good luck with these cover clips for rimless. looks very clean with Mesh kit.

The CAD light tanks come with these. But on my tank they created a capillary path for water to get to the outside and generated constant salt encrustments and run lines on the front glass.

hotelbravo · 12/09/2015, 09:34 PM

dragonets like to do a sort of mating dance at night where they ascend and descend in the water column. i would imagine this plays a roll into why some dragonets end up out of the tank and onto the floor. maybe they get a little overzealous

12/07/2015, 03:04 PM	#1
T206 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 88	Are Dragonets Jumpers? I was sad to see that my dragonet had jumped out of my tank last night. I knew he jumped at night because I saw him before bed. I have a CAD Lights tank and always keep the lid on. Are the Dragonets known to be jumpers? The lid sits on clear brackets, flush with the top of the tank. There is a very small opening that goes around the edge but this is probably about 1/6th to 1/8th of an inch and I never expected a fish could jump through an opening that small. Any recommendations so I don't lose more fish?

12/07/2015, 03:31 PM	#2
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	DIY mesh screen.. and literally cover EVERY opening... Dragonets jump.. I've seen it. My ruby red scooter jumped twice on first night. __________________ 560gal in the making

12/07/2015, 04:09 PM	#3
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	I wouldn't consider dragonets notorious jumpers, but like almost all fish, if startled, chased or otherwise in distress they may jump. __________________ Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +...

12/07/2015, 07:29 PM	#4
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	Agree not likely, but possible. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

12/07/2015, 07:35 PM	#5
Dmorty217 Saltwater Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vandalia OHIO Posts: 11,624	If it has a tail and lives in water I consider it a jumper... You usually never get to witness the carpet surfing. Too cheap of a fix to risk it with any fish IMO __________________ Fish are not disposable commodities, but a worthwhile investment that can be maintained and enjoyed for many years, providing one is willing to take the time to understand their requirements and needs Current Tank Info: 625g, 220g sump, RD3 230w, Vectra L1 on a closed loop, 3 MP60s, MP40. Several QTs

12/08/2015, 09:19 AM	#6
Rybren Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,642	I've lost a Mandarin to jumping - and a high-fin goby and a Hectors Goby and a couple of wrasses. Always seems to happen when I've got the lid off and working in the tank. __________________ 120G Mixed Reef, 28G AIO zoa/pipefish tank

12/08/2015, 02:23 PM	#7
ThRoewer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 9,555	I had my new tank build wit full Euro-brace to prevent fish jumping in the corners. I will likely also add Euro-braces to my 42 CAD light tank. I feel rimless tanks are just like asking for fish to jump out in the corners. __________________ Pairs: 4 percula, 3 P. kauderni, 3 D. excisus, 1 ea of P. diacanthus, S. splendidus, C. altivelis O. rosenblatti, D. janssi, S. yasha & a Gramma loreto trio 3 P. diacanthus. 2 C. starcki Current Tank Info: 200 gal 4 tank system (40x28x24 + 40B + 40B sump tank + 20g refugium) + 30x18x18 mixed reef + 20g East Pacific biotop + 20g FW +...

12/08/2015, 03:24 PM	#8
m0nkie Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: LA Posts: 6,264	I have good luck with these cover clips for rimless. looks very clean with Mesh kit. __________________ 560gal in the making

12/09/2015, 10:06 AM	#9
trueperc Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Ottawa, On, Canada Posts: 788	In my 15 years of running reef tanks, I have lost 4 to jumping.

12/09/2015, 09:34 PM	#11
hotelbravo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,175	dragonets like to do a sort of mating dance at night where they ascend and descend in the water column. i would imagine this plays a roll into why some dragonets end up out of the tank and onto the floor. maybe they get a little overzealous __________________ -Hodge Current Tank Info: 180 gallon, 40b sump. 3x OR T247 lighting, Reef Octopus protein skimmer, phosban 550 reactor, tunze ato, gyre xf 150, 2x mag 9.5 returns.