Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned?

latuttle · 07-20-2006, 09:40 PM

I'm getting ready to get a firefish, and I read that they are quite the acrobats.

I run with an open tank - I have half-inch eggcrate covering it. Are they good enough at this jumping business that he's likely to succeed in killing himself?

Thanks!

MarbleShark · 07-20-2006, 10:38 PM

I have two and have had no problem so far of them even coming close to the top of the tank.. they hang around on the bottom or in the middle of the tank.

lcstorc · 07-20-2006, 11:06 PM

It is always a chance. I have never had trouble with mine jumping but have several other fish that have ( a mandarin, a sixline, 2 scissortail gobies). Fortunately except for 2 (the mandarin and one scissortail) they have made it by living in the overflow until I found them. The eggcrate will reduce the chances but there are no guarantees in this hobby.
Best of luck they are cool fish.

fishinchick · 07-22-2006, 02:33 PM

They can jump and get out of the egg crate.

Firefish are very spooky, like fairy wrasses and a lot of other timid species. They'll jump out of fear of something - being chased - you walking thru the room suddenly, loud noises (my firefish HATED my surround sound and didnt like the Pirates of the Carribean).

If you are very worried about it, I might suggest attacching some window screen to the underside of your egg crate. You can use simple fishing line to 'sew' it to the egg crate. Air will still get thru, but fish won't. Make sure you rinse it so keep salt creep from building up.

iluvzigz · 07-22-2006, 03:48 PM

Def. keep somthing over the tank ...they can and will get out if you dont. Mine did 3 weeks ago after 4months ....now im keeping things covered.Poor guy.

lcstorc · 07-26-2006, 08:25 AM

Wouldn't the screen cut down on the light?
Right now I am using screen for that purpose while I acclimate my tank to mh lighting.
Generally I keep the eggcrate and have had good luck so far.
My issuee were before I added the eggcrate.

Woodstock · 07-26-2006, 08:29 AM

Yes, any egg crate, screening, or even dirty water will reduce the light intensity.

Snelly40 · 07-26-2006, 09:03 AM

how big is your tank?
for my 24 gallon i got a piece of glass custom cut over at lowes, therefor no bending like plexiglass and not diminished light and no fish jumping out, im glad i have it b/c ive seen my wrasse hit it before, plus its cheap it was like 6 bucks and works great

MarbleShark · 07-26-2006, 11:40 AM

Sad news. I reported that my fish did not jump. That is past tense. I was cleaning out the tank and moving some rock around to catch a Tomato Clown that was terrorizing other fish. Seems Winston and Marlboro jumped out of the tank and before I could get them. My cat decided to play with them.

So yes. They jump when scared.

Snelly40 · 07-26-2006, 11:42 AM

sorry to hear that buddy, it sux losing a fish
try the glass idea for next time, it really works.
karma for ur loss

Gina · 07-26-2006, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarbleShark

Sad news. I reported that my fish did not jump. That is past tense. I was cleaning out the tank and moving some rock around to catch a Tomato Clown that was terrorizing other fish. Seems Winston and Marlboro jumped out of the tank and before I could get them. My cat decided to play with them.

So yes. They jump when scared.

Sorry to hear about your loss!
I have 4 cats and I'm sure any fish that would jump out of my tank wouldn't stand a chance!
I have eggcrate on top of my tank so, I think my chances are a little better that it won't happen.

lcstorc · 07-26-2006, 12:23 PM

So sorry!
I go with eggcrate as well. At least it reduces the chance without the heat buildup or nuisance of the glass. My tank is 6ft long and I need to have access when something needs doing.

Snelly40 · 07-26-2006, 12:33 PM

im not sure what u mean by egg crate?
is this something i shiould look into?

lcstorc · 07-26-2006, 12:36 PM

It's this plastic grid stuff you get in the lighting dept of home improvement stores. It is easily cut to fit around lights or whatever you have. I can take a quick pic if you like and don't pick on my coraline. (LOL I need to scrape).

Snelly40 · 07-26-2006, 12:38 PM

yeah, if you could that would be great, thanks
is it hard or soft?

07-20-2006, 09:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
latuttle Midas Blenny Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 95 View Gallery Karma Komment	Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? I'm getting ready to get a firefish, and I read that they are quite the acrobats. I run with an open tank - I have half-inch eggcrate covering it. Are they good enough at this jumping business that he's likely to succeed in killing himself? Thanks!

07-20-2006, 10:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? I have two and have had no problem so far of them even coming close to the top of the tank.. they hang around on the bottom or in the middle of the tank. __________________ Norm

07-20-2006, 11:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? It is always a chance. I have never had trouble with mine jumping but have several other fish that have ( a mandarin, a sixline, 2 scissortail gobies). Fortunately except for 2 (the mandarin and one scissortail) they have made it by living in the overflow until I found them. The eggcrate will reduce the chances but there are no guarantees in this hobby. Best of luck they are cool fish. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

07-22-2006, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
fishinchick Bryozoan Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 50 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? They can jump and get out of the egg crate. Firefish are very spooky, like fairy wrasses and a lot of other timid species. They'll jump out of fear of something - being chased - you walking thru the room suddenly, loud noises (my firefish HATED my surround sound and didnt like the Pirates of the Carribean). If you are very worried about it, I might suggest attacching some window screen to the underside of your egg crate. You can use simple fishing line to 'sew' it to the egg crate. Air will still get thru, but fish won't. Make sure you rinse it so keep salt creep from building up. __________________ Adrienne Member of the "some crabs are a necessary evil in captive reefs so get over it." society

07-22-2006, 03:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
iluvzigz Elegance coral Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: palm beach FL Posts: 1,026 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? Def. keep somthing over the tank ...they can and will get out if you dont. Mine did 3 weeks ago after 4months ....now im keeping things covered.Poor guy. __________________ Ben *Member "Crabs Are Evil and Delicious" Society* http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...250#post172250

07-26-2006, 08:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? Wouldn't the screen cut down on the light? Right now I am using screen for that purpose while I acclimate my tank to mh lighting. Generally I keep the eggcrate and have had good luck so far. My issuee were before I added the eggcrate. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

07-26-2006, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,260 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? Yes, any egg crate, screening, or even dirty water will reduce the light intensity. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

07-26-2006, 09:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,840 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? how big is your tank? for my 24 gallon i got a piece of glass custom cut over at lowes, therefor no bending like plexiglass and not diminished light and no fish jumping out, im glad i have it b/c ive seen my wrasse hit it before, plus its cheap it was like 6 bucks and works great __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

07-26-2006, 11:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
MarbleShark Torch coral Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 543 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? Sad news. I reported that my fish did not jump. That is past tense. I was cleaning out the tank and moving some rock around to catch a Tomato Clown that was terrorizing other fish. Seems Winston and Marlboro jumped out of the tank and before I could get them. My cat decided to play with them. So yes. They jump when scared. __________________ Norm

07-26-2006, 11:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,840 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? sorry to hear that buddy, it sux losing a fish try the glass idea for next time, it really works. karma for ur loss __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

07-26-2006, 12:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? So sorry! I go with eggcrate as well. At least it reduces the chance without the heat buildup or nuisance of the glass. My tank is 6ft long and I need to have access when something needs doing. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

07-26-2006, 12:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,840 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? im not sure what u mean by egg crate? is this something i shiould look into? __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

07-26-2006, 12:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,003 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? It's this plastic grid stuff you get in the lighting dept of home improvement stores. It is easily cut to fit around lights or whatever you have. I can take a quick pic if you like and don't pick on my coraline. (LOL I need to scrape). __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

07-26-2006, 12:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
Snelly40 Golden Moray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,840 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Firefish jumping: Do I need to be concerned? yeah, if you could that would be great, thanks is it hard or soft? __________________ Snelly's 90gal Reef-O-Rama *Member-"Crabs Are Evil" Society*

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