Cats jumping into fish tank

[chowberg]

I took the clear cover off my tank last night and came into my living room this morning to find the two cats drenched in water and a mess all over the floor. I guess the cats have been secretly sitting on top of the tank w/o us knowing, and when I removed the clear lid they had no idea and jumped directly into the tank. I'm not sure how both of them got wet, you'd think one would know see its companion all wet and not make the same mistake. In retrospect it is actually pretty hilarious but not funny at the time.

I really hope they don't jump in again, anybody have any experience with this? Also - I should probably do a water change, right?

 

[BirmanReefGirl]

:lolspin:

The only time mine ever made it into the fish tank was when I first put water in it, but prior to rocks, sand or fish. Came home to a wet floor and a wet cat. They've never tried it again. Hopefully yours don't either!

Also, my only thought for how both got wet is that they either jumped at the same time, which seems unlikely, or one figured it out and was on the edge and the second one pulled it in when it realized what was happening

 

[Doppler17]

Lol too funny!!! My cats have never bothered the fish and have never tried to jump on the tank that I am aware of.

 

[Fishmommy]

Mine used to get up on the egg crate cover and pee into the tank. Ugh.

 

[Guy Fawkes]

Fishmommy

I just spat my diet Pepsi all over my dash! Lol

 

[Fishmommy]

Oh I assure you I wasn't laughing! I have since removed the cover from the tank and all is well so far.

 

[Carebearcatz]

Damn xD, good thing they managed to get out without clawing corals and eating fish. A water change probably would be a good idea just to be on the safe side. Better to be cautious.

 

[chowberg]

The cats were monitored over the weekend and they didn't jump in the tank again. Let's hope that continues!

Fishmommy - I'm glad you were able to remedy your tank so your cat doesn't pee in it anymore, that sounds like a terrible problem to have!

Thanks for everyone's responses.

 

[xinumaster]

you might have cat fish.

 

[chowberg]

I should have known that these cats were going to be curious. Here is a picture of them when the fish and rocks were in temporary housing.

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[gone fishin]

Mine have never jumped in the tank, but if you happen to have an extra bucket of sand sitting around make sure it has a lid. It is quite possible you may find a surprise buried in the sand. :lol:

 

[Apollo Menodora]

I know that as a Reefcentral conversation the main concern is with the fish and corals but the RN in me wants to throw some concern on the kitties since it sounds like a salt water tank was involved. If they repeat accidentally jumping in I'd recommend wiping their coats off or rinsing the salt off--they're already wet--to remove most of the salt. Since they regularly 'shower' themselves by licking their bodies, they would be consuming a lot of salt at once for their poor little kidneys to process. Beautiful cats btw garychow.

 

[chowberg]

I know that as a Reefcentral conversation the main concern is with the fish and corals but the RN in me wants to throw some concern on the kitties since it sounds like a salt water tank was involved. If they repeat accidentally jumping in I'd recommend wiping their coats off or rinsing the salt off--they're already wet--to remove most of the salt. Since they regularly 'shower' themselves by licking their bodies, they would be consuming a lot of salt at once for their poor little kidneys to process. Beautiful cats btw garychow.

Hello! I was actually really worried about their coats as well, we did wipe then off with a towel but probably should have rinsed them off also. Hopefully it doesn't happen again but that is a good idea.

Thanks! They're from a shelter, we only wanted one but they wouldn't give let them go unless it was a pair because they're inseparable. that probably explains why they both had to take a salt water dip.

 

[chowberg]

Mine have never jumped in the tank, but if you happen to have an extra bucket of sand sitting around make sure it has a lid. It is quite possible you may find a surprise buried in the sand. :lol:

This is pretty hilarious. Who would've known there are so many cat issues when it comes to reef tanks. I feel like cats are usually so low maintenance, I think I spend more time on my tank than the cats.