jason the filter freak February 19, 2011 February 19, 2011 When you make a post try to include more details so we can better help you. In this instance, tank size, kind of fish, amount of live rock, corals, kind of tank, pics would all help. The easiest though somewhat time consuming with a larger tank is to drain the tank, when there's an inch of water left snag the fish with a net. Do no frighten or chase the fish prior to draining as the fish may lodge itself in a rock and it will be hard to impossible to grab. Your corals and live rock will be fine exposed to air for a few minutes while you try and catch Mr.Fishie.
Origami February 19, 2011 February 19, 2011 Some fish are easier to catch at night, when they're sleeping. You're able to sneak up on them easier and flush them from their hiding place into a waiting net while they're disoriented. I had to catch a skunk cleaner shrimp once that had taken a ride down into my rock-filled RubberMaid sump. Once I discovered it there, I was able to put a net into the water, resting it between some rocks. I left it there for several days, and began feeding the sump from that location. After a few days of this, I put the food inside the net, and the shrimp walked right in to get it's meal. I simply lifted the net up and relocated the fugitive shrimp to the main display tank.
GraffitiSpotCorals February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 Try posting an eviction notice on the front of the tank. Make sure you write it out to him though I forgot to do that once and when I came home, all my fish were gone.
Origami February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 Try posting an eviction notice on the front of the tank. Make sure you write it out to him though I forgot to do that once and when I came home, all my fish were gone. Did they trash the place beforehand? Take the powerheads and skimmer, maybe?
FearTheTerps February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 I heard PaulB did that with his fish, all they left behind was a beer can and some bottles
losking44 February 20, 2011 Author February 20, 2011 i have 150 gal t rying get bpt out of the i did once but was trying get another fish ,
zygote2k February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 I recommend dynamite or sodium cyanide. It's how the pros get fish out of the reef. I'm sure it'll work.
FearTheTerps February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 With a tang, I think Toms suggestion might be best, get it while it sleeps. Aslo try catching by hand, using a clear acrylic box like LFS uses.
flowerseller February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 Drain all the water down real low or lower, grab the fish and then fill the tank back up.
Origami February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 You may think at first it's nuts, but some people go fishing with a fish hook. If you try this approach, you need to crush the barb first with a pair of pliers to ensure that you can remove the hook without much tissue damage. Bait the hook and bring 'er up. In the long run, it may be less stress than chasing the fish around over a long period. You still haven't said what kind of fish this is.
treesprite February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 How big is it? Is it small enough to hide in places, or is evasion limited by size? Use a container not a net. Tangs get stuck in nets easily and get injured.
F&Fmgr February 20, 2011 February 20, 2011 I recommend dynamite or sodium cyanide. It's how the pros get fish out of the reef. I'm sure it'll work. This will save you money in the long run...that way you can pass the savings along to your buddies
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now