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How likely is it for a Betta to jump over two inches out of a vase of water2007-11-24 23:33:48

My fish "Legs" was a Betta and had been living in the same vase with a Pothos plant, (one stem, not large), for over two months at work. The water was usually kept high, but I had let the levels drop about two inches for no real reason at all. His color was rich, he responded to his environment actively and seemed healthy. Then, one fateful Monday, I walked in and found his little dried up body under the montior shelf on my desk. No water marks on the desk or anything under his vase, he would have had to jump at least two inches to get up over the top and then sailed at least six inches towards the outer edge of the desk. That's some crazy jumpin'! I have co-worker that doesn't like me very much.I do his job better than he does it and am always showing him up. I don't do it on purpose, he's just a loser. Now I am asking the question to all betta owners out there..was it suicide? or MURDER?

Answers:

He very well could have jumped. Bettas are excellent jumpers and certainly could have cleared two inches and then some. I definitely suggest an aquarium with a hood or screen should you decide to adopt another.

I had a betta jump out of a hole in my aquarium hood where the heater sticks through. The hole was about the size of a quarter. He ended up on the ground wedged between a piece of furniture and his water change bucket. Since then, I have duct taped all holes in my aquarium hoods.

It's amazing the trouble they can get themselves into.

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Its not likely that your fish jumped that high. Talk to your coworker about it.

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2 inches is quite a jump, I keep 2 betta's at my job too, (in different bowls), and keep the water pretty high, about an half inch from the top, so far so good, I do think that Loud noises or something might have spooked him, don't dwell on the fact that someone purposely took him out, that is doubtful, and fish have a way of doing things like that mysteriously. just get another betta and cover him with somethng at night when you aren't there, good luck, ellie

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Bettas are jumpers. It is very likely that he could have jumped that far.

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When i was cleaning my betta bowl mine,jumped about 4-6 inches out of the net into the sink,,yessss they can jump!!

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i had a fish just like that. it was a she and she was constantly jumping out of the bowl. a couple of inches away. one day, my sister found her dead a couple of feet away from the bowl. the betas are known to be aggresive and jump far. next time, i recommend getting a lid or something because my other 12 betas never could jump away..i hope u feel better from it and good luck if u choose another fish

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Betta fish are very good jumpers.