jumping killis

PatronusBestia · 05-06-2005, 12:49 AM

With all the information out there on killifish, why doesn't anybody mention that they're jumping fools???

They jump out of the even tiniest opening!!!!!

I bought a pair almost 2 years ago from a breeder and he didn't mention the jumping. Result was that the female jumped out and died before I found her!
Now I still have the male in a 10gal tank and covered all the way with plexyglass. Sometimes he still jumps and hits his head on the top (ouch).

I really like the fish for the color and hardyness, but it is so difficult to have a normal tank without them jumping out.

Just thought I bring this important issue to attention for people interested in killifish

PatronusBestia · 05-06-2005, 12:56 AM

sorry, don't know why it got posted again.

PatronusBestia · 05-06-2005, 01:41 AM

sorry, don't know why it got posted again.

**Damon** · 05-06-2005, 09:37 AM

I know the feeling. I lost a male golden wonder that way. Killies are notorious jumpers.

Larry-T · 05-07-2005, 09:32 AM

Rivulus, Epiplatys, and related killies are well-known jumpers. That's in virtually every book on their care. Other killies, such as Aphanius, don't jump at all. Again, it depends on the species.

**Damon** · 05-07-2005, 01:22 PM

Good to see you're still around, Larry

BigC · 05-22-2005, 05:11 AM

Yes killifish are notorious for vacating their tanks through the smallest of openings. This can be elimanated to a certain extent by using floating plants such as Salvinia.

euRasian32 · 06-01-2005, 08:14 AM

Floating plants = great suggestion.

I'd also like to add, a glass top would be another option. They come with a plastic strip that can be custom cut to fit your setup perfectly (depending on your skill with an exacto knife) to avoid oversized holes present in most plastic tank toppers. Less than 20 bucks shipped for a 10 gallon, up to 60 shipped for a 125 (2 pieces).

ALFA WOLF · 06-01-2005, 12:09 PM

i woudl use the plant and plug up the holes. Seems simple enough but it never is.

PatronusBestia · 08-05-2005, 10:59 PM

Thanks everyone for responding.
I still have the male, but now in a 5 gallon with a tight fitting lid. Only 2 holes in the top. 1 for the filter tube to just fit through and 1 to vent. Then vent hole is smaller than his body, so he won't get through.
But the whole setup is not a conventional tank. It's "rubbermaid" with the holes drilled in the lid to the needed size, lol.
The view of the fish is not as clear as with a glass tank, but he seems happy and is healthy.

05-06-2005, 12:49 AM	#1
PatronusBestia Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 31	jumping killis With all the information out there on killifish, why doesn't anybody mention that they're jumping fools??? They jump out of the even tiniest opening!!!!! I bought a pair almost 2 years ago from a breeder and he didn't mention the jumping. Result was that the female jumped out and died before I found her! Now I still have the male in a 10gal tank and covered all the way with plexyglass. Sometimes he still jumps and hits his head on the top (ouch). I really like the fish for the color and hardyness, but it is so difficult to have a normal tank without them jumping out. Just thought I bring this important issue to attention for people interested in killifish

05-06-2005, 12:56 AM	#2
PatronusBestia Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 31	Re: jumping killis sorry, don't know why it got posted again.

05-06-2005, 01:41 AM	#3
PatronusBestia Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 31	Re: jumping killis sorry, don't know why it got posted again.

05-06-2005, 09:37 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Re: jumping killis I know the feeling. I lost a male golden wonder that way. Killies are notorious jumpers. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-07-2005, 09:32 AM	#5
Larry-T Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Near Washington, DC Age: 59 Posts: 101	Re: jumping killis Rivulus, Epiplatys, and related killies are well-known jumpers. That's in virtually every book on their care. Other killies, such as Aphanius, don't jump at all. Again, it depends on the species.

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05-07-2005, 01:22 PM	#6
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982	Re: jumping killis Good to see you're still around, Larry __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-22-2005, 05:11 AM	#7
BigC Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern Ireland Age: 47 Posts: 2	Jumping Killis. Yes killifish are notorious for vacating their tanks through the smallest of openings. This can be elimanated to a certain extent by using floating plants such as Salvinia.

06-01-2005, 08:14 AM	#8
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 771	Floating plants = great suggestion. I'd also like to add, a glass top would be another option. They come with a plastic strip that can be custom cut to fit your setup perfectly (depending on your skill with an exacto knife) to avoid oversized holes present in most plastic tank toppers. Less than 20 bucks shipped for a 10 gallon, up to 60 shipped for a 125 (2 pieces). __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

06-01-2005, 12:09 PM	#9
ALFA WOLF Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 414	i woudl use the plant and plug up the holes. Seems simple enough but it never is. __________________ empty 10 gal.. any ideas lmao?

08-05-2005, 10:59 PM	#10
PatronusBestia Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 31	Thanks everyone for responding. I still have the male, but now in a 5 gallon with a tight fitting lid. Only 2 holes in the top. 1 for the filter tube to just fit through and 1 to vent. Then vent hole is smaller than his body, so he won't get through. But the whole setup is not a conventional tank. It's "rubbermaid" with the holes drilled in the lid to the needed size, lol. The view of the fish is not as clear as with a glass tank, but he seems happy and is healthy. __________________ 125gal: 3 angels, 2 parrots, 1 bgk, 1 pleco, 3 cories 55gal: 3 creamsicle mollies, 1 scat 55gal: 2 angels, 1 pakistanie loach, 1 pleco 40gal: 2 koi, 1 shibunkin, 1 pleco 29gal: feeder guppies 29gal: 2 angels, 1 redtail sternella pleco, 1 bumblebee cat,1 butterfly pleco 20gal: 1 blue crawfish, feeder guppies, 1 killie 10gal: ghostshrimp

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