my ornate bichir story (question about escape hinderance)

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i bought an ornate bichir yesterday and i go to look at the aquarium this morning to see how he is doing (i went out last night) and my sister says she couldnt find the fish and looked for an hour. well, she didnt know they could climb or jump out, so i found it dried out in seconds on the floor.

Stupid me, there was space between the glass lid and the filter that I totally overlooked and didnt think about. I fell like such a douche and dont feel adequate to keep fish, but I think I'm going to try again.

Anyway, so my question is about the plastic pieces that go behind the glass. I ran out and need more to finish covering the gap, so I need to know if I can get some more and where I would be able to do so. I only had time to go to Petsmart and they didnt have any.

Here's a couple pix to show you what I'm talking about:
fish:
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gap:
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plastic stuff:
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anyone have any idea where i might be able to get them?
 
Most fish stores and online supply places should be able to get them. In the mean time tape cardboard or styrofoam over the openings to keep him inside.
 
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