Got home from the grocery store with my kiddos tonight to discover my jaw fish stuck, hanging from my newly built screen cover tops. He was still kicking so I hurried and got him back in my DT. He wasn't looking so hot, kinda swirling around, rolling on his side. I got him moving around a bit and he started breathing a little better. Now he is lying in the front corner of the tank, snuggled up to my mandarin. Still breathing. Thinking he may be half brain dead now!lol.
When I built the screen top, I ended up using the bird mesh for trees they sell at Lowes. It has 3/4 x 3/4 holes. I just used 3 layers figuring that would keep the holes small enough that nothing could get out. Instead, I think I just created a fish death trap. Anyone have any of the clear mesh with the 1/4 inch holes lying around they would be interested in selling. I don't need a lot , couple pieces 2' x 2' should do it. Let me know.
I figure if he makes it through the night, he should be fine. I hope!
When I built the screen top, I ended up using the bird mesh for trees they sell at Lowes. It has 3/4 x 3/4 holes. I just used 3 layers figuring that would keep the holes small enough that nothing could get out. Instead, I think I just created a fish death trap. Anyone have any of the clear mesh with the 1/4 inch holes lying around they would be interested in selling. I don't need a lot , couple pieces 2' x 2' should do it. Let me know.
I figure if he makes it through the night, he should be fine. I hope!
