Ocellaris Clown - Aquarium Advice

MarkW19 · 10-08-2007, 03:41 PM

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** · 10-08-2007, 04:11 PM

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

MarkW19 · 10-08-2007, 04:44 PM

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. · 10-08-2007, 06:40 PM

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 · 10-08-2007, 06:55 PM

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** · 10-08-2007, 07:20 PM

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

MACATUA · 10-09-2007, 08:40 AM

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

**roka64** · 10-09-2007, 09:30 AM

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 · 10-09-2007, 01:23 PM

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** · 10-09-2007, 05:18 PM

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

10-08-2007, 03:41 PM	#1
MarkW19 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,671	Ocellaris Clown 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?

10-08-2007, 04:11 PM	#2
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,009 Images: 12	I had a yellow stripe maroon jump. You can use some eggcrate from HD to cover the top. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

10-08-2007, 07:20 PM	#6
lando Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Savage, MN Posts: 7,655 Images: 46	I have had no issues with my clowns jumping from my topless tanks. __________________ Some people are like slinkies...they serve no real purpose yet can still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs! Have a great day! Brian

10-09-2007, 08:40 AM	#7
MACATUA Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: WOODSTOCK, GA Posts: 868 Images: 5	Most fish can, but i don't think Ocellaris are notorious for it. You should be fine. __________________ Woo Hoo, PAYDAY! Time to pay the [acronym="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym] rent (even before I pay mine ) Join the Alabama Regional Forum!

10-09-2007, 09:30 AM	#8
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,009 Images: 12	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. __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

10-08-2007, 04:44 PM	#3
MarkW19 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,671	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

10-08-2007, 06:40 PM	#4
Lance M. Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,186	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.

10-08-2007, 06:55 PM	#5
MarkW19 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,671	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?

10-09-2007, 01:23 PM	#9
MarkW19 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,671	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

10-09-2007, 05:18 PM	#10
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,710 Images: 80	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 __________________ View My Tanks http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i1...8/melosu58.jpg Click here to Visit FantasyReef

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