Did you know a diamnd goby (in this instance) can jump over a foot high?

sikpupy · 04/28/2009, 12:53 PM

I have my fishies in a QT container which is about 2 1/2 feet tall and half full of water. I came out in Sun morning to awake by the fishies and start a happy day. As I started to sit down on the floor and watch them play, I noticed this shriveled up cigarette looking thing. It took me a second to focus and I was like.......awwwww, heeeeell no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The little ba$tard jumped out during the night. Thats about a foot to a foot and a hlf jump, up over and out. Damn! I lost my flame to a sudden death after 3 weeks in there and now this!? Well, I did hear some splashing fron day one. I thought it was the filter trickling or something. Guess the Diamond wanted a new play to be and finally got his wish. Guess he will never do THAT again.... RIP!

Moral of the story... Fish can JUMP!

corbett_n · 04/28/2009, 01:49 PM

good to know

sikpupy · 04/29/2009, 03:30 PM

Yea, I knew they jumped, but, did not think they could jump 1 + foot vertical and then over the edge. If I knew they were that good, I would have a cover on for sure. Guess I will now!

GW81 · 04/30/2009, 01:55 PM

it doesn't surprise me. If you've ever seen one get spooked, they take off like a rocket. I'm sure it they hit the water just right, they could easily clear your container. sorry for your loss though....

Alaskan Reefer · 04/30/2009, 02:06 PM

Sorry for your loss...but that's just awesome...

sikpupy · 04/30/2009, 05:47 PM

Thanks, yea, I was totally in shock he made it that far. I was like no way in hell!?!?!? He was my favorite too, great personality and nice colors. ~sigh~

04/28/2009, 12:53 PM	#1
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	Did you know a diamnd goby (in this instance) can jump over a foot high? I have my fishies in a QT container which is about 2 1/2 feet tall and half full of water. I came out in Sun morning to awake by the fishies and start a happy day. As I started to sit down on the floor and watch them play, I noticed this shriveled up cigarette looking thing. It took me a second to focus and I was like.......awwwww, heeeeell no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The little ba$tard jumped out during the night. Thats about a foot to a foot and a hlf jump, up over and out. Damn! I lost my flame to a sudden death after 3 weeks in there and now this!? Well, I did hear some splashing fron day one. I thought it was the filter trickling or something. Guess the Diamond wanted a new play to be and finally got his wish. Guess he will never do THAT again.... RIP! Moral of the story... Fish can JUMP!

04/30/2009, 02:06 PM	#5
Alaskan Reefer Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 2,360	Sorry for your loss...but that's just awesome... __________________ Unattended children will be given double shot espresso and a free puppy. Current Tank Info: 125g FOWLR -- Conversion Back To SPS In Progress

04/28/2009, 01:49 PM	#2
corbett_n Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SC Posts: 1,271	good to know

04/29/2009, 03:30 PM	#3
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	Yea, I knew they jumped, but, did not think they could jump 1 + foot vertical and then over the edge. If I knew they were that good, I would have a cover on for sure. Guess I will now!

04/30/2009, 01:55 PM	#4
GW81 Moved On Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 79	it doesn't surprise me. If you've ever seen one get spooked, they take off like a rocket. I'm sure it they hit the water just right, they could easily clear your container. sorry for your loss though....

04/30/2009, 05:47 PM	#6
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	Thanks, yea, I was totally in shock he made it that far. I was like no way in hell!?!?!? He was my favorite too, great personality and nice colors. ~sigh~