Ocellaris Clown

[MarkW19]

Just wondering if these are jumpers? I'd much rather not have a lid on my tank as I love the open-top look. Are Ocellaris prone to jumping out of the tank?

 

[roka64]

I had a yellow stripe maroon jump. You can use some eggcrate from HD to cover the top.

 

[MarkW19]

I've got a glass lid for the tank, I just hate it Have to take it off for feeding/testing/topups etc. and it looks so much better being open top, as I have an over-the-tank light, and I like to see the water rippling etc.

Oh well

 

[Lance M.]

I have a pair of Ocellaris that host my bta about 3 inches below the surface of the water and the tank is completely open top, been like this for a year.

I have had a tomato clown jump before.

 

[MarkW19]

Cool...good to hear, would you risk it with mine?

I'm planning on getting a purple dottyback too, those ARE jumpers aren't they?

 

[lando]

I have had no issues with my clowns jumping from my topless tanks.

 

[MACATUA]

Most fish can, but i don't think Ocellaris are notorious for it. You should be fine.

 

[roka64]

I think, if they have plenty of space and can establish their own safe territories, you should be ok. I do agree, most clowns are not known as jumpers.

 

[MarkW19]

Cool, well there isn't exactly "plenty of space" as it's only a 10G nano with a lot of LR in it! But, I think I'll risk it

 

[melosu58]

I`ve never had either of my clowns jump but you do want to be careful using a glass top as it will lower your PH due to poor gas exchange at the surface

 

[MarkW19]

Thanks for the tip! I'm thinking about having an acrylic top made up, maybe with some small perforations on it - would that help the gas exchange?

 

[roka64]

I'd say the egg crate is your best bet and cheap...

 

[melosu58]

I agree with the egg crate.