Why would he jump!

[amoreira]

Why would he jump? Why did the chicken cross the road? Any fish psychologists out there? Difficult to delve into the mindset of a lonesome goby. I guess he was looking for love in the wrong place. How did you know it was a "he"? Did you check under his fins?

Just a small note that Gobies are known jumpers. Cover your tank to avoid the dry fish syndrome. You can get translucent mesh from Bulk Reef supply and make a framed cover for you display tank.

[chris121277]

That sucks man....I've had a few jump as well

[Navarchus]

It happens when the lights turn on or off…..the sudden change scare the fish and he jumps out of panic. Try turning the light gradually

[bob the nano]

Originally Posted by Navarchus

It happens when the lights turn on or off…..the sudden change scare the fish and he jumps out of panic. Try turning the light gradually

I wish I could dim my mh lights then I could bring the lights on and off slowly

[AquaticFinatic]

Thanks for the advice but you cant get more control over lights than the illumina. I have a sunrise and sunset with moon over night so I know that wasnt the issue. I guess we will never really know what makes them do it!

[Navarchus]

Oh that’s so cool….always wanted one…..

I just remembered that some of them have any issue with ALK change….did you add any buffer of any additive prior to the suicide?

[AquaticFinatic]

nope no additions of any kind.