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    Posted: May 06 2009 at 4:17pm
Anyone ever had Clownfish jump?  I had a clownfish for the last 2-3 months and unfortunately yesterday when I got home it was unfortunately on my tile.  Not fun.

I've never heard of a clownfish surfing...the only reason I can think of this is my stupid Six-Line has become aggressive and has decided the entire tank is his.  He didn't nip at the clown, but he's a bully.  Not sure if he just pushed the clown over the edge...

Any "tough" fish that are reef safe anyone can recommend that will hold their own with the six-line...?
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We've had at least two clowns jump.
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For stuff that will hold it's own with a 6 line, just pick fish bigger than him. That ALWAYS worked with my 6 line.
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I've had one jump into the back chamber of my nano.  Luckily he was fine.
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I've personally seen them jump a few times in front of me.
 
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Get rid of the six line!
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My six line killed several fish that were bigger than him. . . he no longer lives in our tank. . .  
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My clown jumped into the overflow of my Nano just last week... Sure was a pain to get him out Angry
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Originally posted by Dion Richins Dion Richins wrote:

Get rid of the six line!


Any recommendations to catch the Six-Line?  The things are fast...he unfortunately was the demise of my Firefish and another Clownfish (beat on him).
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Ive had to tear the tank down to get fish out before.
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Originally posted by Dion Richins Dion Richins wrote:

Ive had to tear the tank down to get fish out before.

I had to do that with damsels, what a pain.

Back on topic, I have had a few of my clowns jump.  Once I was lucky enough to be standing by the tank when it launched and the other time it jumped into the overflow.  I put screening over the top to the tank to prevent breakouts.  (however it hasnt been on the tank since I moved)

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get a lion to eat all the fish and start over! Nature takes over!
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Originally posted by tazman1982 tazman1982 wrote:

get a lion to eat all the fish and start over! Nature takes over!


Hahah, that's actually not a bad idea...however I don't loathe the Six-Line that much and it'd eat everything else as well, which I don't necessarily want.

Just need to make sure I'm careful when selecting new fish...hopefully they stay tough with the six-line.  Ouch
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