Jumper

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Runninglite, Aug 19, 2013.

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  1. Runninglite

    Runninglite Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Well had an interesting weekend,a 5yr old Powder Blue tang jumped out of tank while i was on a run,found him behind tank and it really bumbed me out,should have taken him out because he was getting big and he was scooting around all the time. So all the other fish i guess were freaked out because they were all hiding.
    Did my weekly water change and decided to get another fish.Well i really wanted a cool wrasse but fell in love with this sail fin tang,super cool looking and would come up to glass and really sell herself,I figure will have 125 gallon up and running by next year and a tang would help with algae as well as get along with the other fish.My lemon peel angel was bullying for a bit but the tang was holding her own. When i get home i found the cleaner shrimp and the tang in a weird love affair lmao,it is funny also saw another crazy thing,my juvenile Queen Angel going up to my pair of clown fish eggs and pecking at them,one of the clowns ,the male"smaller one i guess" just nudged her away.The clowns nip at me when i even get close but with the juvenile angel they are very civil. The angel is the size if a quarter,i wonder if they realize she is still a baby? I am totally amazed at the interactions on the reef.Amazing;)
     
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  3. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Many juvie fishes act as cleaners, so your clowns may recognize that.
     
  4. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Might I suggest a clear mesh top? Any fish can be a jumper.
     
  5. Greg@LionfishLair

    Greg@LionfishLair 3reef Sponsor

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    Good point...we've seen lionfishes, scorps, waspfishes, and even stingfishes jump, and NOBODY would ever think they'd be jumpers.