Rookie mistake

SYCichlid

Jack Dempsey
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Sep 4, 2010
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Well it doesn't get any dumber than this. Forgot to close lid on the tank last night after I fed my Oscar and woke up this morning to him on the floor.
 

IRONWOOD

Gambusia
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Sep 22, 2010
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I have found fish on the even with the lid closed. Even after placing stuff on top of the lid.:irked:
 

Evz jardini

Jardini
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May 19, 2010
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I have found fish on the even with the lid closed. Even after placing stuff on top of the lid.:irked:
+1 some fish just want out no matter what , I had also made the mistake of leaving lid open in past it happens to us all :( , my lfs lost a £1000 Asian aro this way not long ago
 

sharkbite5

Gambusia
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May 7, 2013
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Sorry to hear it. Most of us have been there before, even with the hood closed, so we definitely know how much it sucks. One time I woke up and found my blood parrot on the floor stiff. When I looked closely I thought his gills were still moving so I through him in my quarantine tank. Turns out he was still alive and is doing great 2 and a half years later.
 

Dr.Gonzo4

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thats why i like to keep the bichirs, they last quite a bit ive saved my senegal a couple times before a big ornate ate him. i even keep a little tuppware thing with a bit of water in it in front of the tank, ive found the senegal swimming around in there a couple times
 
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