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	My Bronzy did the death leap. . . :-(
Gromit Hobbyist Posts: 71 Kudos: 59 Votes: 1 Registered: 04-Feb-2005	Yesterday I looked all through my tank for one of my bronzed cories as I notied I couldn't see him. I had pretty much decided that he must have died and been eaten by the others when I saw him sitting by my phone This is the second time I've had a suicide leap out of my work tank...First time I was there and was startled by the 'plop' as a guppy landed near my hand. This time I didn't see it and found a dried out little cory I think I am definitely going to have to get my glass cut to fit my filter so there isn't the big gap....
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
fishienut123 Fingerling Posts: 43 Kudos: 37 Votes: 5 Registered: 18-Apr-2005	aw.... poor cory
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	It's better to fix the glass cover well & make it exactly the size of the filter, or else you'll have more leaping fish...... http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Remember, all fish are capable of leaping from a tank. Bettas, plecos, anything. I've seen many desperate fish try to jump their way to freedom, including quite a few species you wouldn't expect it from. I wholeheartedly encourage you to get a nice, tight lid on there. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
PJ Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 427 Votes: 326 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	This story is starting to make me think, maybe I should cover up my tank aswell, as I have a space in the back left corner with no glass as the filter pipes etc are all there. I think I might make a cover of some sort, as I don't want my Frontosa or anything to jump out.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
fishyhelper288 Fish Guru Posts: 2161 Kudos: 1951 Votes: 137 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	hmm, im missing a few juvinile bronze myself i think i should start looking in dryer places
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Gromit Hobbyist Posts: 71 Kudos: 59 Votes: 1 Registered: 04-Feb-2005	Actually, rather than a leap for freedom, I think they're just trying to get closer to me. For the most part, when I am at my desk the fish congregate in the front corner closest to me watching my every move....They are of course most excited when I get in because they know it's brekky time!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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