Rope fish escaped

[joeypaul]

Came home to my ropefish on the carpet. He was only 5 inches, so I guess he slipped through the hole where my heater cord is. I covered all holes with tape. I hope that will keep my bigger one in the tank.

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[Dr.B]

is he ok?

 

[joeypaul]

No. I was too late. The hole couldn't have been a half inch around. Do you think tape will keep the other one in. It's alot bigger almost a foot long. I have a versa glass top. Tiny gap, taped now.

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[joeypaul]

Here is the hole taped up.
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[Dr.B]

seems good to me usually i use something random to cover up my hole. Like have 2 main holes i worry about the one in between my canister filter in-take and out-take. I cover that with my massivore pellet bag. (double use lol) And the other is the gap between my cling-on filter and the end of the tank. I just cover that one up with a huge piece of styrofoam and a football on top of it. So far no escapes. What i think you should do is put some sort of plastic plant or something right under where the hole it so if they try and jump it will slow their momentum.

 

[Shopko]

Sorry to hear about your loss. I currently have 5 rope fish. I have lost at least three to walkabouts over the years. I use duct tape. You can get the stuff in all sorts of colors but I found black blends with the aquariums. Duct tape is strong and the adhesive tends to stay in place for quite awhile. I only have to replace the tape about twice a year. I always keep a roll in my fishroom!