Re Killie Talk Digest V2 #557

In answer to Bill Edward's Rivulus jumping query, Bill probably has not kept Rivulus species before.

All Killies are excellent jumpers, Rivulus are probably the best, in the wild and in tanks, Rivulus

often jump out of the water onto leaves, stones, branches and even stick to the covers or glass

of their tanks. The main reason for this is, stress I.E.:- to much chasing from ardent males, sometimes

just for a rest and some even lay eggs out of the water on leaves or the floats of mops where the eggs

will still get some moisture, this ensures that the eggs are not eaten by other Rivulus or other fish.

This is known as eggs stranding, I hope this will help to clear up Bills mystery.

John B.K.A. 268.04.