Fish are getting through the netting

[Viva'sReef]

So 2 weeks ago I added a blue spot jawfish to my display. I knew they are jumpers and since I have a few wrasse, I have the IM net over the tank. I caught and dumped that blue spot back in my tank 3 times before he eventually got eaten by my dog (most likely anyway)

Today I came to view the tank for my second feeding and my Splendid pintail is sitting on top of the netting baked dry. The fish was fine a few hours before for morning feeding. my fav fish in the tank too. Pretty bummed even though I did everything I knew I could to keep the fish in the tank they are still getting out. I know it’s just random as hell this is happening but what the heck?? 2 show fish in a week? Ugh

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Wow, that's rough. What size netting do you have?

 

[laverda]

Smaller netting is available. Make sure there are no gaps around cables and other things they can get through.

 

[Viva'sReef]

Wow, that's rough. What size netting do you have?

Yeah, it blows. I just measured 3/8" squares. Now trying to find another Splendid Pintail locally and Qt and all that. Ugh

 

[xxkenny90xx]

Yeah, it blows. I just measured 3/8" squares. Now trying to find another Splendid Pintail locally and Qt and all that. Ugh

Ya that does seem big. I have been happy with my 1/4" mesh but you might want to find something even smaller if you keep some tiny fish

 

[Azedenkae]

So 2 weeks ago I added a blue spot jawfish to my display. I knew they are jumpers and since I have a few wrasse, I have the IM net over the tank. I caught and dumped that blue spot back in my tank 3 times before he eventually got eaten by my dog (most likely anyway)

Today I came to view the tank for my second feeding and my Splendid pintail is sitting on top of the netting baked dry. The fish was fine a few hours before for morning feeding. my fav fish in the tank too. Pretty bummed even though I did everything I knew I could to keep the fish in the tank they are still getting out. I know it’s just random as hell this is happening but what the heck?? 2 show fish in a week? Ugh

Oh no, now I am worried. D: I have the same tank and nest.

 

[Viva'sReef]

Oh no, now I am worried. D: I have the same tank and nest.

The two fish are notorious jumpers, especially the Blue spot so it's not a huge surprise. I am questioning the size of the netting though and just added the 1/4" to my BRS cart for my next order.