Probability of blenny jumping

[Kapachuka3]

Just got a new light for my tank and I am thinking about cutting my tank to fit the light. But it would be easier to completly take the lid off. Though i heard tailspot blennys sometimes jump. Ideas?

Rest of inhabitants that could also jump.
Clownfish
Pj cardinals
And yellow goby

 

[littlefoxx]

Just got a new light for my tank and I am thinking about cutting my tank to fit the light. But it would be easier to completly take the lid off. Though i heard tailspot blennys sometimes jump. Ideas?

Rest of inhabitants that could also jump.
Clownfish
Pj cardinals
And yellow goby

Blennies jump yes. However Ive had a bi color and a lawnmower in my tank for about 3 months and neither have jumped. Only fish that jumped was my female clown but she was trying to bite me haha

 

[blaxsun]

Blennies jump yes. However Ive had a bi color and a lawnmower in my tank for about 3 months and neither have jumped. Only fish that jumped was my female clown but she was trying to bite me haha

None of mine have jumped. Yet. Knock on wood...

 

[Uncle99]

Any fish can jump.
Your taking the lid off just for maintenance, so the risk IMM, low.

 

[littlefoxx]

None of mine have jumped. Yet. Knock on wood...

Same!

 

[Kapachuka3]

Any fish can jump.
Your taking the lid off just for maintenance, so the risk IMM, low.

I meant taking the lid off for the new light: meaning no lid at all.

 

[blaxsun]

Same!

Of course, the likelihood of any jumping directly corresponds to any imminent arrival of a new lid...

 

[RedReefer]

I meant taking the lid off for the new light: meaning no lid at all.

You will probably find a fish on the floor sooner than later if you remove the screen lid. They can jump.

 

[littlefoxx]

Of course, the likelihood of any jumping directly corresponds to any imminent arrival of a new lid...

Yeah Im in the process of making my screen lid for my 125 as my 70 has a lid!

 

[Kapachuka3]

Does anybody also have any experience with 247 marine+ SE cmb30 light? Also, would it be good for soft corals by going with the standard 24 hour light cycle that comes with the light.

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

I’ve never had lids on my tanks, blennies have never jumped on me.

 

[Uncle99]

I meant taking the lid off for the new light: meaning no lid at all.

Ok.
Many fish startled or chased, might try a get away.
Always some risk.

 

[Kapachuka3]

Ok.
Many fish startled or chased, might try a get away.
Always some risk.

Alright, i think ill take a boxcutter and cut the lid to fit the light.

 

[paragrouper]

I would recommend a lid.

I’ve only had one jumper (firefish) who jumped when I was doing my weekly cleaning, but I didn’t see him jump and I lost him.

 

[Kapachuka3]

I would recommend a lid.

I’ve only had one jumper (firefish) who jumped when I was doing my weekly cleaning, but I didn’t see him jump and I lost him.

Would there still be a chance of jumping if theres about 6in of space between the water and the top of the tank? I havent had a fish break water in like 2 years.

 

[Kapachuka3]

Would there still be a chance of jumping if theres about 6in of space between the water and the top of the tank? I havent had a fish break water in like 2 years.

More like 3-4 actually

 

[jabberwock]

I have a half inch mesh grid. Had 2 fish jump. Firefish landed in the overflow. I saved it. Basslet ended up as light jerky...

 

[Uncle99]

More like 3-4 actually

Over 5 years no lid have 11 of the originals, never jumped.
But 2 Anthais, 3 Chromis, and 1 mandarin have jumped out in those same years.
Without the lid, always will have some risk.

 

[Kapachuka3]

Conclusion: i think im gonna take the risk, the fish i have done ever really go to the top of the water except for my clowns which sometimes fo but i mighr get a cover for the spot when the do go to the top