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[Joshaeus]

I am scheming to create a riparium using a 40 by 20 by 6 inch storage bin, and am trying to figure out what I might keep in it. I have considered a Fundulus sp, but from what I understand Fundulus are fanatical jumpers. In this setup - which will have numerous emersed houseplants and duckweed - could Fundulus be trusted not to bail? If not, what other natives could work? (Elassoma would obviously work, but they would be difficult to enjoy in such a tank...and difficult to feed)

[Betta132]

I would not trust a top-dwelling fish not to jump out of an uncovered pool unless the surface was entirely covered in duckweed, and that would make it difficult to view the fish.

Something bottom-dwelling would probably be a better idea. 

[fundulus]

Studfish such as F. catenatus and F. stellifer would be gone within minutes. The various starheads are less crazy but will still jump. With any killifish you better have a tight fitting top on the aquarium.

[killier]

I could cut you a piece of Lexan if you gave me the exact dimensions. I use it for tops on all my tanks.