What do do about jumpers?

cheech · 02/23/2011, 08:22 AM

I purchased a blue jaw trigger and a pink spotted goby for my tank.. 2 days later I found the goby on the floor, dried out.

1 day after that, I found the blue jaw on the floor (this was yesterday). I caught it in time though, placed it back in the tank and as of yet, it's still hiding under some rocks.

Yesterday I covered my tank with some egg crate I had lieing around.

My question is, if I keep the crate on there long enough, will the trigger learn that jumping isn't a good idea, allowing me to remove the crate and not worry about it going for another suicide mission?

Reef Bass · 02/23/2011, 08:26 AM

Nope.

davidtsx · 02/23/2011, 08:26 AM

BRS has a video on how to make a DIY screen top. That would fix the problem. For me I bought some screen and stapled it to the back of my canapy and it fix the problem for me.

chimmike · 02/23/2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Reef Bass

Nope.

agreed.

What size tank is this?

cheech · 02/23/2011, 08:44 AM

^ 90 3'X2'X2'

chimmike · 02/23/2011, 08:51 AM

Might be on the small side for that trigger.

Lynnmw1208 · 02/23/2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chimmike

Might be on the small side for that trigger.

I think that's a sailfin tang, but still too small of a tank yes

davocean · 02/23/2011, 09:28 AM

^^ Agree, and the desjardini.
Check BRS vid, order there, or if handy make a screen top of your own w/ a vinyl window screen kit and 1/4" birdnetting.
Fairly easy to make, most HD's carry what you need.

cheech · 02/23/2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynnmw1208

I think that's a sailfin tang, but still too small of a tank yes

It is. The sailfin's about 6" right now, been with me for years. Lots of character. It was one of the first fish I purchased, (same old story, I trusted an evil LFS employee). In any case, he'll be moved into our work tank (185 g). I haven't moved it yet cause the tank looks terrible, needs an overhaul.

Here's where the trigger's been hiding out :

cheech · 02/23/2011, 09:35 AM

Thanks for the help. We have a company that sells exterior coatings for houses, and we use a fiberglass mesh to anchor the primer to the wall. I thinkt hat's what I'll use and see how it turns out. Should be a fairly simple fix.

I hope the trigger makes it though.

DoubleM 10 · 02/23/2011, 10:30 AM

i put glass tops over my tanks. none of my fish or eels have made it out(knock on wood)

i have Lexan over the cheapest tank. i cut it to fit myself and all. worked out great

and NO fish NEVER learn.

jb61264 · 02/23/2011, 10:42 AM

I did the BRS 1/4" clear netting for a top on my 75 mixed reef...have a flasher wrasse, pinkspot goby, and other potential jumpers but haven't had any issues.

davocean · 02/23/2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheech

Thanks for the help. We have a company that sells exterior coatings for houses, and we use a fiberglass mesh to anchor the primer to the wall. I thinkt hat's what I'll use and see how it turns out. Should be a fairly simple fix.

I'm not familiar w/ this material, the thought of fiberglass kinda doesn't sit right w/ me, not sure if it has been treated w/ anything chemical wise, but maybe you know well enough to be comfortable w/it.
The birdnetting has been used for some time, it's not expensive, I would be more inclined to use that myself.

cheech · 02/23/2011, 11:14 AM

^^ this is the stuff I have

Since my lighting is pretty close to the water level, I'll have the mesh go around the lighting rather than under it, so I'm not too concerned with the thichness of the mesh.

however, to be on the safe side, I'll probably go ahead and use the birdnetting.

Timmy77 · 02/23/2011, 12:34 PM

Add a screen top, worked for me.

02/23/2011, 08:22 AM	#1
cheech Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: montreal Canada Posts: 117	What do do about jumpers? I purchased a blue jaw trigger and a pink spotted goby for my tank.. 2 days later I found the goby on the floor, dried out. 1 day after that, I found the blue jaw on the floor (this was yesterday). I caught it in time though, placed it back in the tank and as of yet, it's still hiding under some rocks. Yesterday I covered my tank with some egg crate I had lieing around. My question is, if I keep the crate on there long enough, will the trigger learn that jumping isn't a good idea, allowing me to remove the crate and not worry about it going for another suicide mission?

02/23/2011, 08:26 AM	#2
Reef Bass colors and textures Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Petaluma CA Posts: 6,301	Nope. __________________ The human desires for instant gratification and immediate problem resolution cannot be satisfied with this hobby. Former president and co-president of the Wine Country Reefers. Current Tank Info: 60 gallons of Scleractinia and Zoanthidae lit w/ LEDs

02/23/2011, 08:26 AM	#3
davidtsx Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 272	BRS has a video on how to make a DIY screen top. That would fix the problem. For me I bought some screen and stapled it to the back of my canapy and it fix the problem for me. __________________ Let's go Diving. Current Tank Info: 125 gallon Mix reef, SPS and LPS, MRC MR-2 skimmer, BK 250 on my Qt tank, GEO Cal reactor, Apex controller, 2 mp40's, Tunze ATO, and litermeter III for auto water changes.

02/23/2011, 08:51 AM	#6
chimmike oxygen abuser Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Parrish, FL Posts: 5,089 Blog Entries: 2	Might be on the small side for that trigger. __________________ -Mike Tankless wonder Geaux Noles!

02/23/2011, 09:28 AM	#8
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	^^ Agree, and the desjardini. Check BRS vid, order there, or if handy make a screen top of your own w/ a vinyl window screen kit and 1/4" birdnetting. Fairly easy to make, most HD's carry what you need. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

02/23/2011, 08:44 AM	#5
cheech Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: montreal Canada Posts: 117	^ 90 3'X2'X2'

02/23/2011, 09:35 AM	#10
cheech Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: montreal Canada Posts: 117	Thanks for the help. We have a company that sells exterior coatings for houses, and we use a fiberglass mesh to anchor the primer to the wall. I thinkt hat's what I'll use and see how it turns out. Should be a fairly simple fix. I hope the trigger makes it though.

02/23/2011, 10:30 AM	#11
DoubleM 10 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Steamwood, IL Posts: 1,432	i put glass tops over my tanks. none of my fish or eels have made it out(knock on wood) i have Lexan over the cheapest tank. i cut it to fit myself and all. worked out great and NO fish NEVER learn. __________________ Matt Lions, Groupers and Eels o my! Current Tank Info: Marineland 60Gal ReefReady cube, DIY led, Euroreef Skimmer Ins-80, Mag 9.5 return

02/23/2011, 10:42 AM	#12
jb61264 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,112	I did the BRS 1/4" clear netting for a top on my 75 mixed reef...have a flasher wrasse, pinkspot goby, and other potential jumpers but haven't had any issues. __________________ In the end (and the begining) we're all just stardust anyway... Current Tank Info: 75 gallon SPS reef/55 gallon sump/6x54W TEK T5HO/Reef Octopus 200 Extreme Skimmer/Reef Octopus Single Chamber Calcium Reactor/RKL

02/23/2011, 11:14 AM	#14
cheech Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: montreal Canada Posts: 117	^^ this is the stuff I have Since my lighting is pretty close to the water level, I'll have the mesh go around the lighting rather than under it, so I'm not too concerned with the thichness of the mesh. however, to be on the safe side, I'll probably go ahead and use the birdnetting.

02/23/2011, 12:34 PM	#15
Timmy77 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tracy, MN Posts: 95	Add a screen top, worked for me.

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