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    congo tetra's in an open top?

    i want to get some congo tetras, but i can't figure out if they will jump off my ada 120p, it is a completely open top aquarium and i've had zebra danios and some other fish jump off before

    does anyone have experience with congo's in a completely open top tank?
    65 gallon - ADA 120p - planted
    55 gallon - AGA standard - mix cichlid
    30 gallon tall - eclipse acrylic - semi-planted

    live and let live
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    I've had congo tetras and turquoise rainbowfish in an 80g planted tank that was open top for a couple months. Didn't lose any... but ANY fish could jump out of an open top tank. I would say that congo tetras aren't particularly prone to jumping though. Hope that helps.
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    • #3
      You should be good. I've had mine for along time, no problems. Although I just lost a full grown bosemani rainbow

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        My dragon goby hopped out of my 100 a few times.
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        • #5
          i just googled congo tetras, and they look AWESOME! i have never seen any, where did yall get yours?
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          • #6
            I'm not a fan of open tops. Spooked or excited fish of any species can jump. I always find them after it's too late.

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            • #7
              Turning on the light in a dark room will usually spook fish (as well as my kitten clawing at the glass) so It's best to keep a night light on near any open tanks (moon lights)
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              • #8
                thanks guys, what i am hearing is that i can get congos :)
                65 gallon - ADA 120p - planted
                55 gallon - AGA standard - mix cichlid
                30 gallon tall - eclipse acrylic - semi-planted

                live and let live

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