to want to jump out of its tank? my large cichlid keeps trying to jump out. he is about 4 yrs old and 7-9" long.
i would let him go but he's a foreign species, and that could be bad.
2007-02-28 14:06:47 · 9 answers · asked by bebop_groove_bonanza 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
the tank is a 55 gal and I do regular water changes and dechlorinator etc...
2007-03-01 12:18:26 · update #1
It can be. Some fish are notorious jumpers and will "commit suicide" if there's a hole in the lid.
Definitely don't let him go. Check and make sure that he isn't jumping out for a reason. High ammonia or nitrites, for example, can cause fish to jump out because it burns them. If your ammonia or nitrites are above 0, do an immediate water change. Other chemicals can also cause jumping, like chlorine, so make sure you're using enough dechlorinator.
If the tank is too small, that too can cause jumping. I would expect an 8" cichlid to be in at least a 60 gallon tank. Or bigger, if he has tankmates.
If the tank is big enough and the water is clean, then he may just be a jumper. Just make sure your lid is tight.
2007-02-28 14:16:26 · answer #1 · answered by Zoe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, that can be totally normal, many fish are jumpers. It can also be an indicator of poor water quality or the tank being too small. If the tank is too small you really should find it a new home before he dies. If it's poor water quality, just do more frequent water changes and the jumping will stop.
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2007-02-28 14:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by magicman116 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's happened to me before. If your fish look like they want to jump out then lower the water level of the tank.
2007-02-28 14:47:43 · answer #3 · answered by Andrew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish are coldwater and would not savour the heater too a lot. They strengthen fantastically great besides. it may well be acceptable to stay with tropical community fish. you could blend diverse species of tropical fish, see you later as you're making positive they have compatibility first and could no longer out strengthen your tank.
2016-12-05 02:13:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would you allow the fish to jump from the aquarium and be injured or possibly killed? Some fish especially larger ones are predisposed to leaping out of an uncovered aquarium, especially if it is overcrowded or too small.Get an aquarium cover and or a larger aquarium.
2007-03-02 08:02:42 · answer #5 · answered by xxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope.. but if you startle it it will, especially if hes in an aquarium.. it gives the illusion that hes in danger and that your right beside it so it tries to flee.. same thing happened with my 3 foot arowana.. jump right out of his aquarium and hit the concrete floor.. he died the next day.. ='(
2007-02-28 14:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by Chris-4 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
oh yeah.i had my shark(real shark in saltwater)my eel my goldfish my cichlids and my triggerfish.it is perfectly normal but it hust turn out mine were deranged!
2007-02-28 21:33:11 · answer #7 · answered by Reptile Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
from my understanding, when a fish is doing what you say your fish is doing.........that means it is stressed out or "depressed".what size tank is the fish in?
2007-02-28 14:34:11 · answer #8 · answered by fishin for answer 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why tha **** r u asking that question???????????
2007-02-28 14:11:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋