Fish that jump??

soccerman77 · 05/29/2007, 06:59 PM

I heard that gobys like to jump and I can;t remeber but I was under the impression that most wrasses jump too. Is this true? Which species should I stay away from if I have an open hood?

Faviaphile · 05/29/2007, 07:08 PM

Never had a "bottom dwelling" goby- like shrimp gobies etc. jump but the dartfish- some of which are referred to as gobies are notorious jumpers. Gudgeons, firefish and banded dart fish all come to mind.
When it comes to wrasses there are so many different groups that all I can do is help you narrow it down a little. There's lots that don't have a jumping rep but I've heard Fairy wrasses are common jumpers. They also sometimes splash water on MH bulbs and shatter them when they jump.

sabbath · 05/29/2007, 07:41 PM

My six line wrasse.
Royal grama did once but I was in the room and head it and put him back in. He appears to have changed this habit. It has been a couple of months and is doing well. Also he was new to tank.

SALT WATER CRAZ · 05/29/2007, 07:48 PM

I have some buddys that have had Blue Spot Jawfish jump. Mine hasnt yet (fingers crossed)

crazyguy34834 · 05/29/2007, 08:12 PM

just about any fish can jump, its just luck. Just get what you want and enjoy it as they may never jump and if they do they nay not make it out of the tank. If you are really conserned then put egg crate over your tank.

szwab · 05/29/2007, 08:14 PM

IMO most if not all wrasses are liable to jump. pretty much any active fish that startles easily has potential. Had a guy in our club that had a manderin jump a while back. What size tank and what other inhabitants? Also providing hiding places would also lessen your chances if given a choice: jump or hide

soccerman77 · 05/30/2007, 12:55 AM

well it's a 75g. So far I'm thinking of a kole tang, maroon clown, chalk bass and canary blenny. But I don't want to add a bunch of fish that will just end up behind my tank.

drummereef · 05/30/2007, 01:15 AM

I had a diamond goby jump once. I use eggcrate over my tank now.

05/29/2007, 06:59 PM	#1
soccerman77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: montana Posts: 144	Fish that jump?? I heard that gobys like to jump and I can;t remeber but I was under the impression that most wrasses jump too. Is this true? Which species should I stay away from if I have an open hood?

05/29/2007, 08:14 PM	#6
szwab RC Mod Join Date: May 2002 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 15,225	IMO most if not all wrasses are liable to jump. pretty much any active fish that startles easily has potential. Had a guy in our club that had a manderin jump a while back. What size tank and what other inhabitants? Also providing hiding places would also lessen your chances if given a choice: jump or hide __________________ Mark "I got a fever, and the only prescription, is more cowbell" ~ Christopher Walken Current Tank Info: AGE 240 Flatback Hex

05/30/2007, 01:15 AM	#8
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I had a diamond goby jump once. I use eggcrate over my tank now. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/29/2007, 07:08 PM	#2
Faviaphile Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 112	Never had a "bottom dwelling" goby- like shrimp gobies etc. jump but the dartfish- some of which are referred to as gobies are notorious jumpers. Gudgeons, firefish and banded dart fish all come to mind. When it comes to wrasses there are so many different groups that all I can do is help you narrow it down a little. There's lots that don't have a jumping rep but I've heard Fairy wrasses are common jumpers. They also sometimes splash water on MH bulbs and shatter them when they jump.

05/29/2007, 07:41 PM	#3
sabbath Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Twin City's Mn. Posts: 1,771	My six line wrasse. Royal grama did once but I was in the room and head it and put him back in. He appears to have changed this habit. It has been a couple of months and is doing well. Also he was new to tank.

05/29/2007, 07:48 PM	#4
SALT WATER CRAZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: michigan Posts: 872	I have some buddys that have had Blue Spot Jawfish jump. Mine hasnt yet (fingers crossed)

05/29/2007, 08:12 PM	#5
crazyguy34834 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 353	just about any fish can jump, its just luck. Just get what you want and enjoy it as they may never jump and if they do they nay not make it out of the tank. If you are really conserned then put egg crate over your tank.

05/30/2007, 12:55 AM	#7
soccerman77 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: montana Posts: 144	well it's a 75g. So far I'm thinking of a kole tang, maroon clown, chalk bass and canary blenny. But I don't want to add a bunch of fish that will just end up behind my tank.