How to catch a Damsel

[OgreMkV]

Here's the link

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=14700

 

[TropicalNorth]

I would try the krill in the net idea first.

I've caught a Sixline Wrasse, Hawkfish and a CB Angelfish by leaving a net in the tank until they're not freaked out by it. Basically I sit the net in the tank so its a bit away from the front glass (so a gap is left and the fish can swim between the front glass and the net), and leave it there for a day or two. Next day I put the fishes favourite food in (or in front of) of the net (without moving the net) and wait. It might take a little while but usually they'll just swim in and around the net, because they've got used to it being there, and try and get the food.

 

[The Zigman]

spear gun...

 

[cliftonsinclair]

Well my idea worked! My devil damsel swam right in the net after the krill. It's a good thing too, I had the spear gun as my backup plan.

 

[jcono]

I saw a good idea recently-


http://www.aquariumlife.net/projects/diy-aquarium-tools/32.asp

...but I'd use something smaller like a 1 liter soda bottle. You may need a few staples to keep the thing together!

Jano

 

[TylerxxLovex3]

the only thing that will work without tearing the rock work down is a fish trap that you buy over the internet

 

[strapingyunglad]

the krill idea is your best bet, ive caught a damsel in a similar way i just started feeding him by attaching his food to a safety pin that was suspended by a rope and wen he got used to that i put in in a plastic ziplock bag (still attached to the safety pin rope thingy) and tada i had him!

 

[Catpicklesdog]

I might have to try that idea to catch my Banggais because the fish trap didn't work!

 

[TylerxxLovex3]

yeah the fish trap wouldnt work for banggais because they dont really swim and explore a whole lot...

 

[alpha123]

Why is FW fish much easier to catch?