Tips for catching my own aqarium fish?
I just got my saltwater tank back up and running. It a 40 gallon and I just recently got it back up and running. I used to catch my own fish with the Clear Tropical fish nets. Well those were lost in the move and I don’t really have the $$$ to spend on some more. Anyway are there any other methods of catching me some nice tropicals without the Clear nets or slurp guns? Can’t i just use a regular tank net. I know it will be next to impossible but has anyone done it?
Karlee………Actually where I live this is a hobby to many people. And its not cruel. Its a vast ocean with trillions upon trillions of fish and I take maybe 3 or 4. They are well taken care of. It’s no different than if you were to have something like a parrot. Do you think birds like being in cages or cooped up when they have the entire world at their disposal??? Give me a break Its a simple question.
My usual method is to snorkle around and sort of trap the fish in his hiding place and he simply swims into the clear net…..(with a little persuasion) Are there any other methods that will not harm the fish.
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THAT IS JUST CRUEL! HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF YOU COULD BE FREE TO DO WHATEVER YOU LIKE & THEN A GIANT NET CAME DOWN, SCOOPED YOU UP & PLOPPED YOU INTO A TANK!! YOU TRY ESCAPING AND JUST KEEP HITTING THE SIDES!!! People like you disgust me, I’m totally ashamed to even type this to such a person! To do such a thing is even illegal in the UK, is it in USA ?
Wow the other guys is mad, Normal green fish nets are fine, I catch my fish with them all the time when I clean or move the aquarium.
you could try a throw net those work good
or you can try the hard way…….catch them in your bare hands. its not impossible i have done it 3 Times. and its kinda fun and something to brag about