Bichirs and open top tanks?

[HybridHerp]

Potentially silly question, but is it possible to keep a bichir in a tank without a cover?

I'm somewhat thinking about it, but I want an experts opinions first before I even continue entertaining the idea.

 

[rwellbaum]

They are escape artists

 

[Runitis]

Yup. Just keep replacing them. In all serious I wouldn't risk it.

My fish life is sparked up with Polys

 

[Miguel]

Exactly as both above postesr say.

You will find them dry on the floor.

 

[HybridHerp]

Alright thanks then. I'll just figure out a way to keep the glass cleaner.

 

[lix.ma14]

The bichirs will definately hop out. They are underestimated jumpers. when my dehezi gets spooked, i'll explode and jump out of the tank water. No cover will end up with a shrivled up bichir on the carpet.

 

[Catfishguy721]

Agreed I had an ornate that tried to escape often


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[Z Trip]

You can do it, it's easy. You need a 2 foot tall tank and fill it only 1 foot with water. DONE!

 

[rodger]

Personal experience. 2 weeks ago I put a 10" Koliba in a 3 gallon bucket with only 2" of water in it. It is at least a foot from the water surface to the top of the bucket. Walking across the room he ROCKETED out of the bucket. As stated above, you need at least a foot clearance from the top of the tank to be safe.

 

[lix.ma14]

You can do it, it's easy. You need a 2 foot tall tank and fill it only 1 foot with water. DONE!

Still wouldn't work...