Mandrin went surfing

[Seaweed Brain]

So this morning I noticed what I thought was a little turd next to my tank from my friends teacup yorkie that was over yesterday. Needless to say I wish it was just a turd. Sadly it was my red mandarin. I've had him for over a year now and I'm pretty bummed. I never knew they could be jumpers though. The only other tank mates are a pair of picasso perculas and they've always gotten along pretty well. Has anyone else ever had a mandarin go carpet surfing?

 

[ReeferSteve78]

So this morning I noticed what I thought was a little turd next to my tank from my friends teacup yorkie that was over yesterday. Needless to say I wish it was just a turd. Sadly it was my red mandarin. I've had him for over a year now and I'm pretty bummed. I never knew they could be jumpers though. The only other tank mates are a pair of picasso perculas and they've always gotten along pretty well. Has anyone else ever had a mandarin go carpet surfing?

sorry for your lost and i never heard of them being jumpers. i hope mine doesnt try to since they are cool looking in my tank

 

[EllieSuz]

Yes, they have been known to jump and so have your Clowns. The answer, of course, is a secure top.

 

[grcforce327]

The answer, of course, is a secure top.

Is suggesting the "common sense" approach, allowed on this site?

 

[kissman]

Bulkreefsupply sells a nice DIY screen lid kits. I had the same problem

 

[Seaweed Brain]

common sense would have saved the fish. I've never been a huge fan of the screen tops and always preferd the open top look. However I don't want anyone else to try a leap for freedom so construction of a canopy begins today!

 

[EllieSuz]

Glad to hear it.