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Sounds like algae. I agree with one of the other guys that answered, reduce the amount of light on the tank, be it a flourescent light you are using, or if sunlight is hitting the tank (incandescent lights wouldn't cause much if any algae to grow). You can also purchase algae remover at a lot...

Sounds like algae. I agree with one of the other guys that answered, reduce the amount of light on the tank, be it a flourescent light you are using, or if sunlight is hitting the tank (incandescent lights wouldn't cause much if any algae to grow). You can also purchase algae remover at a lot...

Something is scaring him. It could be a reflection from something outside of the tank that is startling him. Jumping is done mainly for two reasons, 1 to get away from a predator, 2 to remove parasites.