Catching Tiger Barb

[damon]

Hi! This seems like an interesting site for aquarists so I'd like to join. I've been reading around and learned quite a bit. I started the hobby last September and now own two tanks, 10g and 55g.

My problem is in my planted 55 gal, I have 6 Tiger Barbs in there and one of them is a bully and always chases the rest to a corner. I know that Tiger Barbs like to chase each other but this is the only one that chases others around making the rest have to hide in the corner behind some plants. I thought of catching it and exchange it with another Tiger Barb but I just can't seem to catch it. I tried 3 times and spent 1/2 hour each time. I used 2 nets to catch it but no luck. When I put the nets in, the other Barbs would swim around and in them but except the one I want to catch. He would stay far and low. Smart little guy.

Please help before the rest get stressed. How can I catch the Tiger Barb? Thanks in advance. :help2: :help2: :help2:

 

[Malefic23]

Try putting a clear plastic cup on the bottom on the tank near where he hides, then herding him into it. If the cup is sitting still and your hand is not on it, he'll treat it like it's tank decoration, and may swim in. Then quickly scoop up the cup with one hand over the top. Instant tiger trap.

 

[wataugachicken]

Welcome to AC! Glad you found us.

What else do you have in the tank? if you have room for more fish - buy more tiger barbs! they do better in larger school of 8-12 because they can establish a less aggressive pecking order and the aggression from a dominant fish will be spread out enough that no one will have to hide from the top fish. in larger schools the fighting turns into play, while in a smaller school, as you see now, they just get beat up.