I insane_mad_maniak New member Aug 21, 2009 #2 maybe it's a survival thing, most fish if in a small body of water will die because of lack of oxygen in the water. so they jump out to find a bigger pool of water to keep them selves alive.
maybe it's a survival thing, most fish if in a small body of water will die because of lack of oxygen in the water. so they jump out to find a bigger pool of water to keep them selves alive.
R remoserjr107 New member Aug 21, 2009 #3 The water on the other side of the hill is always fresher....!!
L lea n jase Guest Aug 21, 2009 #6 they just wonder what's lurking behind the fridge so they go and investigate
M Marcus New member Aug 21, 2009 #8 It's their natural escape mechanism. Leave the water and anything chasing loses their target. In the case of Hatchet fish, they skim the surface for insects; the only true flying fish, so they do on occasion run out of tank. Water quality is another factor; if they are going to die in ammonia soup, it's better to take a chance and jump. Put two Oscar tanks close enough together and one will try to get in with the other for a fight. You want to see a 14" Oscar launch itself )
It's their natural escape mechanism. Leave the water and anything chasing loses their target. In the case of Hatchet fish, they skim the surface for insects; the only true flying fish, so they do on occasion run out of tank. Water quality is another factor; if they are going to die in ammonia soup, it's better to take a chance and jump. Put two Oscar tanks close enough together and one will try to get in with the other for a fight. You want to see a 14" Oscar launch itself )