How do I catch my Damsel?

[kcinminni]

Any suggestions out there for catching a Damsel (with a lot of live rock to hide in)? The little bugger is just too fast and I can't get him.

 

[Anonymous]

Two suggestions have been printed in the hot tips section of Advanced Aquarist, one in january's and one in february's. I'd type them out for you, but it's a lot quicker for me just to point you to them.

 

[Anonymous]

Did you forget to point?

Here's a link:
http://www.advancedaquarist.com./issues/feb2002/tips.htm

See tip #4

 

[esmithiii]

You tear down your tank.

That worked for me.

E

 

[kcinminni]

Thanks, Ernie. You're the best!

 

[esmithiii]

My pleasure, K. Seriously, if you have success, let me know. There are 4 fish I have to get out of my tank.

Ernie

 

[MarkO1]

I've had limited success with plexiglass, a net and food.
Position the plexi in a front corner, forming a 45º. Because of it's clarity, the fish aren't that scared of it. It might take some time...
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[Anonymous]

Cut the barb off of a hook and go fishing.

 

[Mouse]

Barbless hook and fish em out (just incase you thought it was a joke)

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[whusband]

I get a big strainer from the kitchen that we use for pasta. The one I use is basically a big plastic bowl with holes. I put food in the bottom and hold it about 2 inches under the water. wait for the fish to swim in and then just pull the bowl out. i had 2 overgrown peppermint shrimp that started eating a sebae, and i removed them this way.

 

[kcinminni]

Thanks, guys. The LFS lent me a fish trap (plexiglass with a mirror in it and a door that drops), but so far no luck. I may have to try some of the other options.

 

[BILL &amp; THERESA MEISTE]

I used this once and it worked.
Take a clear 2ltr. soda bottle, and cut the top off. Then hot glue the top back on, upside down, creating a funnel. Place some of their favorite food inside, and submurge the bottle. If all goes well, the fish will go in, through the small opening after the food, but can,t get back out. Pick up the bottle and cut them out.
BILL

 

[highrpm]

Try putting something in your tank that they can hide in (i.e. large conch shell) and scare them into it. Then just pull the shell out.

Or get a larger fish that will eat it!

good luck

 

[Anonymous]

I removed 2 damsels from a tank by chasing them into a clear plastic measuring cup with a net. Then I took out the measuring cup, holding the net in front of it and put them into the bag and back to the fish store where they could no longer beat up my Flame Angel. Took me about 20 minutes.

 

[AnotherGoldenTeapot]

I once extracted a fish from my tank in the dead of night using just a net and - well - night vision goggles

Of course, this requirs that the fish does not wedge itself into the rocks to sleep. In my case the fish was fast asleep leaned up against a rock...

 

[esmithiii]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr> I once extracted a fish from my tank in the dead of night using just a net and - well - night vision goggles
Of course, this requirs that the fish does not wedge itself into the rocks to sleep.
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It also requires a pair of night vision goggles. Not cheap in these parts.

Ernie

 

[Carpentersreef]

I've actually considered a 12 guage shotgun.

Mitch

 

[esmithiii]

I thought they took all those things away from you guys up in Canada?

I have three that I would like to remove, plus a maroon clown. Any other ideas would be appreciated.

Ernie

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[Carpentersreef]

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote

Originally posted by esmithiii:]I thought they took all those things away from you guys up in Canada?

They did..but I went to a shooting range in Bellingham, and did quite well, thankyou!

The possibilities are endless!

Mitch

 

[Jacqui]

Prayer and two small nets worked for me. The two small nets did not work without the prayer.