"Jumpers"
Why do fish jump out? Without delving too far into fish psychology, it's safe to say that some fish have learned to take to the air to avoid predators, and others have learned to slither across land to other bodies of water.
Jumper - Said of a species or specimen that tends to jump out of the aquarium.
K - Kelvin - Temperature scale used to designate light intensity. For freshwater 6400K-10000K is optimum. For marine 6400K - 20000K is optimum.
Excellent Jumper
With its wing-like fins the Butterflyfish is able to snag a meal out of mid air
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Bettas are known jumpers and their tanks must be covered. They do not breathe air from the water, but rather they take it in from the air. They must not be covered with anything that will prevent oxygen from reaching the surface environment.
The fish is a good jumper. The lid of the tank should be properly closed leaving no large hole for the fish to jump out of the tank.
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Kong Mings are good jumpers when spooked, so if you are keeping it with a fish that may attack it you definately need to have your tank well covered.
These fish are avid jumpers and should have a well-covered tank, and during aquarium maintenance the tank should be covered as much as possible as they will take any advantage to jump out.
Be careful of jumpers - hatchetfish are an example - you need a tightly covered tank with these.
However, Bettas are jumpers also, and you need to be careful and cover the tops of containers with screen or netting so that he won't jump to his death on the countertop.
Indeed they are jumpers, yet when I do weekly maintenance on the tank, they shift from side to side with no trouble. I highly recommend then, but as they are sly animals, watch 'em. Rock on, Dave. From: Hop
Date:10/19/2005 ...
Use a tight-fitting cover for these fish are excellent jumpers. Allow the growth of algae, for it serves to calm and comfort this nervous fish. The filter should create a slight current and a large open swimming area should be left open.
Some species of top dwelling fish, such as Hatchetfish and Betta, are strong jumpers. If your tank contains jumpers, replace the lid immediately after feeding and maintenance.
They must have a hood since the Blue Flash are jumpers. Provide open area at the top to swim. Plants help fry to have a higher survival rate and give the adults a place to retreat.
The first and most important thing to remember about these fish is that they are world class jumpers, and unless the tank is covered tightly they will end up on the floor.
These fish are jumpers though, and won't hesitate to leap out of the water. A good cover for the tank is required. New owners of this fish might be unnecessarily distressed by their unusual sleeping behavior.
All Sharks are jumpers, accomplished jumpers. You must make sure your tank is completely covered they will jump out.
They are quick growers and may have to be separated if they get too big.
Sharks can become quite large.
Care: The climbing perch should be kept in larger tanks, that are well covered(accurate jumper)and with good filtration since the fish pollute a lot. Planted regions with hardy plants like javafern or vallisneria, and some floating plants.
Xanthos' grandmother, as you may remember, or after reviewing the first part of this article, was an Hannoverian jumper. Although Xanthos hasn't inherited the jumping skills of his grand mother, he has inherited these very genes to Perseus.
Keep in mind that some of the fish listed are jumpers. Some of my smaller water gardens are covered. You can make covers easily out of black nylon screen or that plastic wafer material used for florescent lighting.
The McCosker's Flasher Wrasse requires a 30 gallon aquarium (or larger) with a tight-fitting lid since it is a jumper.
Its reputation as a great jumper also means that a sturdy cover is necessary. Neither is feeding particularly easy (or cheap), given that it very much prefers live food.
Bettas are excellent jumpers and will "leap" at the tiniest opportunity. I personally use saran wrap to cover the entire top of the bowl and secure it with colorful yarn.
As with most Betta species, these fish are good jumpers and need a well-covered tank. A good candidate for the community tank, they do well with several pair kept together. The males will often flare at each other but rarely cause any trouble.
This species is an excellent jumper so a secure top is necessary. The bottom decoration is of less importance since this fish dwells in the upper water regions. A few larger floating plants are appreciated.
Known for being a jumper when startled or frightened, the tank should have a tight-fitting lid.
Peacock eels are notorious jumpers so it is very important that your tank be covered well.
A tight-fitting lid is required as this fish is a strong jumper and is capable of breathing outside of the aquarium, it may just decide to see what's on the other side. The water should be neutral with a typical tropical temperature.
Keep in mind that some of these top-level species are strong jumpers. Hatchet fish are known for being able to leap several feet out of the water.
Clown loaches are excellent jumpers, and you should make sure that your tank is properly sealed.
Other Info= This fish is a schooling fish, it is a rapid and expert swimmer. They should be kept in light and well covered tanks, as they are very good jumpers. This is a personal favourite of mine, even though I do not keep it.
Shark (Balantiocheilus melanopterus): The bala shark is a very popular fish, but they can be a problem, simply because they can become very large. Its a peaceful fish, which can be kept with smaller tankmates. The species can be a jumper, ...
It is one of the only sharks that should not be kept in a planted aquarium, because plants make up a large part of its diet. A hood on the aquarium is also recommended, as the Black Shark is an accomplished jumper.
It can be housed in a shallow or deepwater reef aquarium, however, it may spend more time in the open in a more dimly-lit environment. It will also eat ornamental crustaceans. Be aware that this species is an excellent jumper and is likely to launch ...
(I have found them sitting in the net in similar circumstances prior to this, and was caught unprepared each time.) These are very fast fish, as the oversized, fan-shaped caudal fin indicates, are are probably good jumpers, ...
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