file fish

[mpod]

hi guys, my file fish jumped out of my tank is a 250 gallon happened at night when I came home and turned kitchen lights on... anyone ever have a similar experience. He is about 3 months new to the tank.

 

[blaxsun]

May be a blessing in disguise (they will go after your corals eventually).

 

[Uncle99]

hi guys, my file fish jumped out of my tank is a 250 gallon happened at night when I came home and turned kitchen lights on... anyone ever have a similar experience. He is about 3 months new to the tank.

Many fish jump when startled or chased.
This fish is very slow swimmer, so, getting up and out is a surprise.