Dead fish on the floor!!

[Reef Devils]

I woke up this morning to my smallest damsel on the floor. I am guessing it was due to aggression with the biggest damsel and he jumped. The biggest damsel also bullies my new baby hippo blue tang. Hopefully I don’t have another like this!

 

[Nano_Man]

Yep I’ve had it happen but I netted the top of my tank and solved the problem

 

[blaxsun]

Happens even with fish that "don't jump".

 

[Pvtgloss]

Sorry to hear about this. I had a captive bred mandarin jump through my mesh one time. I found him on top of the mesh cooked by my lights. Sucks

 

[Reef Devils]

Yep I’ve had it happen but I netted the top of my tank and solved the problem

I might have to do the same. I really don’t want to because the tank looks so good without a top/lid

 

[Reef Devils]

Happens even with fish that "don't jump".

Yup!!

 

[Reef Devils]

Sorry to hear about this. I had a captive bred mandarin jump through my mesh one time. I found him on top of the mesh cooked by my lights. Sucks

Yup it suck. The might have to get a top for my tank but don’t want too because tanks looks good without it.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Sorry about your loss!

 

[Pvtgloss]

Yup it suck. The might have to get a top for my tank but don’t want too because tanks looks good without it.

Krakenreef and clean view lids make some really nice lids.

 

[Reef Devils]

Krakenreef and clean view lids make some really nice lids.

Ok I will look into that. Thanks

 

[Derrick0580]

D&D jumpguard, you can’t see it unless you are looking for it.

 

[jerses]

Tanks look great without a net but eventually i always end up getting one cause at some point they jump. Splurge for a customer screen and it will help with the look. i've always used clearview lids, there are several nice options anyways.

 

[MnFish1]

I woke up this morning to my smallest damsel on the floor. I am guessing it was due to aggression with the biggest damsel and he jumped. The biggest damsel also bullies my new baby hippo blue tang. Hopefully I don’t have another like this!

The best way to prevent this is a tank cover - I happen to like this brand: https://www.clearviewlids.com/

 

[nuxx Verified Sponsor]

Home Depot screen kit + some velcro = no jumpers

 

[MnFish1]

I might have to do the same. I really don’t want to because the tank looks so good without a top/lid

PS - with the clear view lids - you really don't notice them at all - depending on the type of tank you have (i.e. rimless or rimmed) - I had a rimless tank - and barely noticed it. Also - they will do cut outs for cords, etc - so that you con't have to worry about that.

 

[Reef Devils]

PS - with the clear view lids - you really don't notice them at all - depending on the type of tank you have (i.e. rimless or rimmed) - I had a rimless tank - and barely noticed it. Also - they will do cut outs for cords, etc - so that you con't have to worry about that.

I have a Red Sea 359 g2. Will look into that. It would be nice to have cut outs for cords

 

[MnFish1]

I have a Red Sea 359 g2. Will look into that. It would be nice to have cut outs for cords

They have pre-cut tops for all of the RedSea series (at least as of when I ordered mine)

 

[Derrick0580]

I had a custom 2 piece made by reefin ain’t eazy. Top quality and looked great, however it didn’t seal up everything and fish still found the tiniest holes to go carpet surfing through. I finally bit the bullet and ordered mp40’s so there wouldn’t be any cords in the tank and I could completely cover the top of my tank.

 

[Rusty_L_Shackleford]

Yup it suck. The might have to get a top for my tank but don’t want too because tanks looks good without it.

I would never run a tank uncovered. Personally I prefer enclosed hoods and canopies, I'm not a fan of the current trend of rimless tanks and hanging lights. I have a red sea 130dd I stuffed a Steve's LED upgrade into the existing hood, and my wife has a 32 biocube I'm going to add an led strip to supplement the stock lights with.

 

[ACW33]

Home Depot screen kit + some velcro = no jumpers

Velcro?? Do you mind explaining your recommendation? I have a screen made from materials at Home Depot and looking at making another one (hopefully a bit better than my first attempt) and could use any suggestions for improvement.