Clyde December 7, 2008 Share December 7, 2008 I need to catch my pygmy angel. The problem is I do not want to take my tank apart. I have been trying for 6 hours to catch this son of a B. I have caught my clown 3 times but no angel fish. PLEASE HELP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefhunter December 7, 2008 Share December 7, 2008 What size tank, how much rock and what trap are you using... I have too much experience with catching small angel fish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefmontalvo December 7, 2008 Share December 7, 2008 Do it at night when the animal is less likely to be aware of what your doing. Just place the net on the side and work it over to the net, fish have a great eye site at night looking in the upward direction but not so great looking forward. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde December 7, 2008 Author Share December 7, 2008 What size tank, how much rock and what trap are you using... I have too much experience with catching small angel fish... It is a 24 gallon with plenty of rock and caves. I made a plastic bottle trap with the top cut off and turned inside of the bottle and placed food in the bottle. Also, tried a net. And yes I tried at 5:30am to catch this fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason the filter freak December 7, 2008 Share December 7, 2008 Just drain the tank to the sand bed or near the sand be your corals can be dry for a short time. If you're concerned about the corals being dry have some one gently pour saltwater over them with a cup or something and when the water is only a couple of inches deep the angel is yours for the taking. My advice is us a BIG mag pump to drain and fill the tank. Mag 9.5 or larger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Lazar December 7, 2008 Share December 7, 2008 Just drain the tank to the sand bed or near the sand be your corals can be dry for a short time. If you're concerned about the corals being dry have some one gently pour saltwater over them with a cup or something and when the water is only a couple of inches deep the angel is yours for the taking. My advice is us a BIG mag pump to drain and fill the tank. Mag 9.5 or larger +1 This technique has worked well for me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extreme_tooth_decay December 7, 2008 Share December 7, 2008 +1This technique has worked well for me as well. I've resorted to this several times. With a 24G it shouldn't take more than 5 min. I use a 2" vinyl tube to siphon-drain the tank. Drains super fast. tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeltwayBandit December 7, 2008 Share December 7, 2008 You can also try 'fishing' for the angel. Get a tiny fish hook, remove the barb, tie to some monofilament, add shrimp and go fishing! I have actually had this work, the only problem is if you miss him the first time he might get spooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde December 7, 2008 Author Share December 7, 2008 You can also try 'fishing' for the angel. Get a tiny fish hook, remove the barb, tie to some monofilament, add shrimp and go fishing! I have actually had this work, the only problem is if you miss him the first time he might get spooked. I had the same thing told to me by a very reputable service company. I may go fishing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Reefer December 8, 2008 Share December 8, 2008 How to Catch Fish and Critters in Displays: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthre...threadid=707656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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