Fish Jumping Out Of The Tank

[Themuleous]

I keep dwarf rasboras in my planted nano (24x8x8") which I cant have a lid on the tank due to the lights, but whenever I get a new batch I loose 60-70% due to them jumping out within the first 48 hrs or so. Just wondering if anyone has any tips on stopping them doing it? Or even a hood that would allow light through but still cover the tank? I did DIY a clear plastic cover with a model making friend of mine, a work of art even if I do say so, but the water condensed on it and prevented the light getting through so no luck, unfortunately.

Many thanks

Sam

 

[Miss Wiggle]

if they're just jumping in the first 24hrs then you only need a temporary solution. they're just reacting badly to the change of conditions. get some sort of net/mesh and get that over the top of the tank for a week after putting them in.

 

[natural blue nina]

I have no experience of this, but how about clingfilm?

 

[Scott MacAdam]

I have a Plexiglass cover over my 30gallon, get a drill and make a few holes

 

[faithless1294]

Hello,
The plexiglass sounds good but i had a 2ft tank with no lid i just covered it with a bit of netting with small holes i put that on top and it worked great for keeping the fish in cause i had betta in it which was a good jumper.
Good Luck.

 

[Themuleous]

Guess I could drill holes in the DIY cover I made. I have for the time being put two hair nets over the tank, fully expect to find some hanging from it when I get home tomo!

Thanks for the advice

Sam

 

[Miss Wiggle]

get a really fine mesh like gauze, it'll let light through (although you might wanna up the photoperiod or something) but they won't be able to get trapped in it

 

[Themuleous]

Will do, thanks Miss Wiggle

Sam