Barry seems to be better now, his gills are more relaxed an he is just okay.
By deodavid
@deodavid (4147)
Philippines
April 10, 2012 6:06am CST
Hey there gang,
Barry gave me a good scare there jumping out of the tank like that, i don't know why he did that and what is even more add is that there is a cover on top of it like a plastic pannel and there is only a few millimeters of gap off course he can fit right through no question but man that would had been precise and efficient jumping on his part, anyway he seems to be okay now, i hope he didn't have any injuries internally it is like a two feet fall, what say you guys?
5 responses
@courtknee525 (3742)
• United States
11 Apr 12
OH my gosh you're very lucky he lived!! You must have been really close to him when he jumped out and you were able to save him right away.
Years ago I had a goldfish in a simple little goldfish bowl and one morning he decided to jump out. Nobody was around when he jumped so he ended up dying and it was pretty sad:(
I wonder what makes fish jump out of their tanks like that.
@deodavid (4147)
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
I think he saw the fly flying around and tried to catch it, the water had been in his tank for about a month now and i think the water was not the issue for him anyway Theirishclog when i do get new fish with Barry i will consult you i hope it will be fine my intelligent animals knowing friend.
@TheIrishClog (985)
• Ireland
11 Apr 12
Poor water quality, space and lack of oxygen can sometimes be a huge part of why they jump.
@honest_efforts100 (1607)
• India
20 Jul 12
A two feet fall? Barry must be a strong fish. Did you try any medications on him or he just got back up by fighting it. You may also need to find Barry a bigger aquarium because it seems he has outgrown his present water dish, just saying, it’s all about being cautious. You never know when he is going to jump out next, and you won’t be around.
@laken02 (3065)
• United States
11 Apr 12
if he is swimmming again he is fine, and now that you see how he got out you got that fixed so it dont happen again.. i have not had fish in years and i never didi well with them and never kept them long.. glad your fish friend is ok take care.
and good luck with him in the future..
@deodavid (4147)
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
Oh ive put out a plastic screen on top of the tank so that eeven if he jumps again i wont have to worry about it, sad to say that most fighting fish will only live as long as 1 year and i will only have barry not for long anymore but i'm happy i'm with him right now since i cant have a dog with me, and he is the type that is reactive to you, unlike other fish that tends to just swim away and has no kinda reaction he is kinda reactive. Nice fish if the time comes that he leaves i'm gonna get another fighting fish and i am gonna name him carrey.
@TheIrishClog (985)
• Ireland
10 Apr 12
Fish are generally quite good, in my limited experience of them doing so, at coping with a fall.
Now to get to the root of the reason as to why Barry jumped out of his tank.
Questions:
What sort of fish is Barry and how big is he?
How big (dimensions/litres) and what shape is his tank?
Have you tested your water for ammonia/nitrates recently?
How much and how often do you feed Barry?
Are there any other fish in with him?
@deodavid (4147)
• Philippines
19 Apr 12
I think he saw a fly fly over his tank them maybe tried to catch it.
He is a fighting fish
He is small about one inch long
The tank is 5 gallons
i always make sure that i treat the water before i put hime there
Twice a day morning then afternoon i feed him
Just barry i want him to be alone for the moment.
