So disappointed

[Melissajk]

This morning I lost my little clown fish. He jumped out of my tank. I had the cover on and there was one area where there was 1/4 inch opening on one side and he found it. I didn't think it would be possible to get through the opening. This is the 2nd time this has happened with a clownfish.

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[Scaravian777]

You may need to get a fully sealed top. I'm sorry about your clown

 

[Melissajk]

Yea, my husband is going to look into it today.

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[Mebbid]

Screen door supplies and deer netting. You can make your own very effective top that won't inhibit gas exchange.

 

[mr_X]

Fish can see the holes. They aim for them.

 

[Kimlafeiet]

Im sorry for your loss. Agree with Mebbid. I recently lost may tailspot blenny...pretty sure he jumped and became a cat snack :-(
I ordered some clear mesh from BRS, and a window screen kit from Home Depot and made a screen top for my tank. It works great and the clear mesh doesnt block any light of the light.

 

[Melissajk]

My hubby is so smart. He got tubing and cut it down the center and it fits perfectly. No one is going to surf the carpet

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[Mebbid]

The problem I see with that is that it is going to seriously inhibit gas exchange. You are going to want to keep a very close eye on any potential issues from that.

 

[ezy33]

Bulk reef supply has this clear mesh screen you fit in a Windows screen frame from the hardware store. http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/catalog/product/view/id/1768/

 

[Melissajk]

The back side is open, the area where the over flow pump and heater chamber Is. Do you think that would be enough ventilation.

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[Mebbid]

The back side is open, the area where the over flow pump and heater chamber Is. Do you think that would be enough ventilation.

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It's hard to tell. You will just have to keep an eye on pH and the reaction of fish.

 

[mr_X]

Keep an eye on your ph.

 

[Melissajk]

This is probably a stupid question. If the aquarium is not properly vented could th ph get high. Is that wat I'm looking for. Or is it phosphates? I feel really

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[Melissajk]

I feel really stupid to ask these questions

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[Mebbid]

If the aquarium isn't properly vented it will cause a buildup of co2 which will make the water more acidic lowering pH. It could also potentially suffocate the fish.

Phosphates come from decaying organic matter such as fish poo and food.

 

[Melissajk]

Thank you, I will check into that screen.

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