why do fish jump?

Answer 1

chasing bugs for dinner

Answer 2

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. They may simply resort to these behaviors whenever they are stressed, or in unfamilair territory.

When do fish jump out? Sometimes, they are frightened when first added or when the aquarist is cleaning or otherwise messing around in the tank, and fly out right in front of him. But more often, they slip out overnight, or more specifically at dawn. When the tank is dark and the room is light, any openings in the cover must be like beacons. Fish are also most likely to escape during their first night or two in a new tank.

Which fish jump out? Almost all fish can, but some of the most likely are swordtails, elephant nose, koi, hatchet fish, spiny eels, rope eels and most gouramis. A few other creatures, like fiddler crabs, newts and mystery snails don't exactly "jump", but climb, crawl or slither their way out, instead. Placed into a poorly covered aquarium, most of these will certainly be gone the next morning.

Answer 3

LOL fish jumping out of water may be the equivalent of us jumping INTO water. Fish may say, "Lets go airing today" the way we say "Lets go swimming today." I dunno. I'm just guessing.

Answer 4

usually to catch food like a fly or mosquito, but , believe it or not , they do it just for fun

Answer 5

why not

breaks up the endless swimming

Answer 6

Why do they swim?? I guess we'll never know...

Answer 7

because they are scared they will drown