Why Do Saltwater fish...?

[DThewanderer]

What is it about salt water fish that makes them suicidal in fish tanks? If I don't keep mine covered the little guys will jump right out and suffocate!

 

[limbs]

I think it is just in their nature to jump like that. Seeing that they are salt water fish, they need a lot of room to swim. It could be a sign that you need a larger tank.

 

[BirdBrain]

I have had fresh water fish to do that. I once had a Clown Loach that jumped out while I was at work and he was dried when I got home. I finally learned you HAVE to have a cover on the tank in order to keep fish. I have even used a cover over the filter or the openings in the back of the aquarium light.

 

[Forester]

I never thought about that. I only had gold fish in a bowl and they were completely fine. But I think sea water needs more space knowing they live in a vast ocean space.

 

[Flukeball61]

It comes naturally to all types of fish to jump for food or to escape danger, they just don't think that they are going to land anywhere dry.