Why would he jump!

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Originally Posted by daveycoopa

Feeding time today I was missing my favorite little guy, My tail spot blennie. After searching the tank and around the floor I found him around the back side all dried out.he had to have jumped about 7 inches or so. Did he really think the grass was greener on the other side?. my tank will not be the same rest in peace little buddy

ouch, sorry to hear I've had my fair share of crusty fish on the floor Personally I think everyone should have a mesh cover over their tanks. Any fish can jump at any time. Tangs, angels, gobies, clowns. I've heard of all manner of fish go to the great beyond. If you think about it, in the wild they usually have A LOT of head room to play with if they feel like darting straight up for whatever reason. In our tanks they aren't afforded that luxury no matter how tall we may think our tanks are, they are but puddles compared to the ocean.