Fish jumped out

edbl · Apr 13, 2026

My pink-streaked wrasse decided to jump out of my tank while i was wiping the glass. I couldn't find it for about 5 minutes, until I found it in the back of the cabinet. I have it isolated in a cup at the moment. It makes little jerks to swim from time to time, but is mostly still. Still breathing. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

christinna77 · Apr 13, 2026

I would try adding some extra aeration to help it breathe, like an airstone. Definitely make sure the water is properly aerated in that cup. That's really all you can do.

Idech · Apr 13, 2026

Put it in a breeder box in your tank if you can.

Justfebreezeit · Apr 13, 2026

They live to hide as well. If you can put it in an intank breeder box with a piece of pvc or something to hide in and let him feel safe if would help alot. Mine did this last month but I found him immediately luckily.

Gumbies R Us · Apr 14, 2026

#fishmedic

Jay Hemdal · Apr 14, 2026

I would put it in an acclimation/breeder box and dim the lights. Time is the only factor as it if the wrasse will recover now…..

edbl · Apr 14, 2026

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. It was looking scary at first but i think it's going to pull through! Its hiding in the rocks at the moment but is swimming from place to place no problem!

higher99 · Apr 14, 2026

Yeah that's my nightmare with my firefish. They're so skiddish and I feel paranoid every time I remove the cap to clean the glass or feed.

edbl · Apr 15, 2026

higher99 said:
Yeah that's my nightmare with my firefish. They're so skiddish and I feel paranoid every time I remove the cap to clean the glass or feed.

Ikr its crazy how quick they disappear

CopepodsForSale · Apr 15, 2026

edbl said:
My pink-streaked wrasse decided to jump out of my tank while i was wiping the glass. I couldn't find it for about 5 minutes, until I found it in the back of the cabinet. I have it isolated in a cup at the moment. It makes little jerks to swim from time to time, but is mostly still. Still breathing. If anyone has any advice, it would be greatly appreciated.

So glad it pulled through! Wrasses are notorious jumpers. If you don't already have one, a mesh lid is a lifesaver I learned that the hard way with a tilefish.