View Full Version : Netting out monster sized fish ?
redtailfool
10-20-2005, 10:13 PM
How do you move your monster sized fishes? I honestly hate doing it
because theres the possibility of the fish thrashing around and doing damage to itself.
I use the largest net i could find for arowanas , stingrays and bigger catfish , i herd them in a large trash bag and lift the bag out slowly ( after removing excess water ) from the tank.
Any special, unusual technique that people out there use or want to share? Post them here !
DeLgAdO
10-20-2005, 10:16 PM
I catch me aro by hand and net, because shes easy to maniluate, i just coax her with my hand and she goe the way i want her to go, then KER-SLASH!!. and i just move her very quickly
FlammingWoodChuck
10-20-2005, 10:17 PM
Nah im just like u but i need a bigger net. My oscars is bending the one i got. But when i catch them i take EVREYTHING out of the tank so they can't hide or hurt them selves by running into a rock
yourmylunch
10-20-2005, 10:22 PM
depending on the fish first drain half the tank and get a peice of pvc with a cap on each side let the fish swim in it and close the cap move it and dump it out the pvc will not tear up the fish and if it is only a litle bigger will not allow the fish to thrash this works great for longer fish for roundr fish use a bag and skoop them up with water
rallysman
10-20-2005, 10:25 PM
When we moved our Aro...rallysb1tch came up with the idea to use a Tshirt....it workd very well. It took 2 people, but the fish was unharmed
redtailfool
10-20-2005, 10:28 PM
I catch me aro by hand and net, because shes easy to maniluate, i just coax her with my hand and she goe the way i want her to go, then KER-SLASH!!. and i just move her very quickly
Cool! You remind me of Ming, and Weber.. the fish "handlers"
I cant/wont do it.. too slippery for me... LOL ! But cool technique.. im jealous.
When we moved our Aro...rallysb1tch came up with the idea to use a Tshirt....it workd very well. It took 2 people, but the fish was unharmed
Thats cool.. i use that for fish that jumped out or on the floor. I dont do it because i will hate the shirt afterwards.. the smell!
redtailfool
10-20-2005, 10:30 PM
depending on the fish first drain half the tank and get a peice of pvc with a cap on each side let the fish swim in it and close the cap move it and dump it out the pvc will not tear up the fish and if it is only a litle bigger will not allow the fish to thrash this works great for longer fish for roundr fish use a bag and skoop them up with water
this is for mid sized fish i assume. This would be a great ideas for loaches and knives i think.
beblondie
10-20-2005, 10:49 PM
Catching bichirs
Netting and moving
Think they are slow?Try catching one that doesn't want to be caught!
RULE#1 do not use your bare hands the finlets on the back of a bichir are
extremely sharp and the bichir knows ho to use them (you have been warned)
There are four basic ways to net a fish
1) Using two nets one large and one small.Direct the fish into the large net using the smaller net
2)Use a large clean white pillow case or sutrdy plastic bag and with a small net direct the fish into the pillow case or bag
3) use a piece of PVC pipe over one end with a net direct the fish with a smaller net into the tube then cover the open
end with the second net lift out the pvc with the nets.
4)My personal favorite drain the tank for a big waterchange makes them so much easier to handle if they can't move in three
dimensions (less stress for all involved also)-Anne
redtailfool
10-20-2005, 10:52 PM
lowering the water level is definitely a good idea. it really immobilizes them.
But i find herding fish into a net or plastic without making them stress a challenge.
And i do it well :naughty:
I get impatient at my local lfs when they try to catch fish. Most kids try to do a racing contest with the fish and they almost will never win. I try to anticipate where they go and slowly "blanket" the net over them. Its fun...
DeLgAdO
10-20-2005, 10:53 PM
Thats cool.. i use that for fish that jumped out or on the floor. I dont do it because i will hate the shirt afterwards.. the smell!
OMG YES!!! the smell is soooooooooooooo terrible, makes me wanna PUKE!!!
redtailfool
10-20-2005, 10:55 PM
OMG YES!!! the smell is soooooooooooooo terrible, makes me wanna PUKE!!!
Yep . And towels? forget it.. if my wife reads this , i might have to hire a divorce lawyer tommorow. Im kidding of course.. partially. :)
DeLgAdO
10-20-2005, 11:15 PM
Yep . And towels? forget it.. if my wife reads this , i might have to hire a divorce lawyer tommorow. Im kidding of course.. partially. :)
used a towel when my aro jumped out, fortunetely my dad doesent care, their still washable he would say :D :thumbsup:
necrocanis
10-20-2005, 11:49 PM
let you guys know tomorrow, I am going to the trust house for my monster catfishes. We'll see what he does to catch them. LOL
rweedon
10-20-2005, 11:58 PM
grab my plecos by the head I think that they get confused and just stay really still after a bit never thrash once you get them out...
necrocanis
10-21-2005, 12:21 AM
when I move a RTC to a larger aqaurium he was 26 inches so I used the head grab method also. He didn't like it too good though. He decided to thrash a bit. Good thing the larger tank was within throwing distance or I would have dropped him on the floor. Ooops.
rfwombat
10-21-2005, 12:47 AM
I always use a pillow case. I've moved a 2 foot lungfish, 2 foot red tail, 26 inch niger and an 18" marble cat this way. Catfish are usually thrashers, but since the pillow case holds water, drains slowly and is dark, they feel more secure. I take them out of the tank before the pillow case has completely drained and lay them into a 5 gallon bucket (on it's side with their tail sticking out--don't try to stuff or curl them into the bottom of the bucket) for tranport to the new tank. No thrashing, no mess, very little stress to the fish.
Monster VooDoo Fish
10-21-2005, 12:22 PM
I used a big 18g. rubbermaid box to herd the fish into.
place the lid on and remove from the tank. Take some water
out and strap it down with motorcycle straps. He was not a
happy camper.
peanut
10-21-2005, 12:39 PM
i use a pillow case to catch my monsters they cant get caught uo like they can in nets
bluedempsey
10-21-2005, 2:32 PM
i have used a large pond net
i thought it was easy!
Stick your finger in there mouths, okay, just kidding. I use the trash bag method though I did move a marbled goby by letting it chomp my finger and then clamping on to it's lower jaw with my thumb. Didn't even bleed (much).
zennzzo
10-26-2005, 8:46 PM
MY LFS sold me my new arowana in a bucket about 5 " deep of tank water he was in...made it hard to accliment to his new home but we made it.
After he was equalize a large net and quick action to the new tank. :clap
sharKhUntEr
10-28-2005, 8:40 AM
i cought me monsterous betta wit me own to hands when i cleaned the tank
loach43
10-30-2005, 8:45 PM
Ideally best to not touch the fish with anything but its own water when moving.
I know, I know, easier said than done
i use huge transparent plastic bags.. i just coax them in and remove water to just the right level then move to the the other tank or put them in a container then move.. this usually keeps them from having drop scales and scratches that a net might do ;)
cabouta1
10-31-2005, 7:26 AM
I usually move fish during water changes, way easier.
The TRUST
11-01-2005, 11:45 AM
I use a fishing net. I make sure I choose one made of very soft material, short handle and a deep net. this works great for big fish. I let the fish swim in and immediately flip the net shut and then flip it again so that the fish' weight is supported by the other side of the net so it is easier to lift it and since the fish is "tightly" wrapped in the net it can't struggle as much. If you guys are having a hard time imagining what I just described let me know, I'll try to snap some pics.
Some of you guys don't like the net idea but I have seen Walmart carry nets that are made out of rubber and are sort of basket shaped. Would work great for big fish but downside is that they are long, expensive and kinda shallow, which makes it easy for the fish to jump out.
e!o!z!
11-07-2005, 1:59 PM
Rod and Reel and a nice fish hook. :ROFL: :ROFL:
peanut
12-03-2005, 8:49 AM
use a pillow case its easer then a net and they dont get caught up give it a try
alphaferret
12-06-2005, 7:02 PM
bigger nets!poss mesh bags!
rayman45
12-06-2005, 7:03 PM
monster sized nets
i got one thats 24" round and 48" deep for my sh
You can always use Josh's method.
Step 1 - Stick hand in tank.
Step 2 - Allow fish to impale spines in hand or arm.
Step 3 - While fish is immobilized and stuck to your body, move to new tank.
Step 4 - Break off fish.
Step 5 - Go to local ER.
Just kidding man, hope you are feeling good if you are reading this. :D
redtailfool
12-07-2005, 8:18 PM
I use a fishing net. I make sure I choose one made of very soft material, short handle and a deep net. this works great for big fish. I let the fish swim in and immediately flip the net shut and then flip it again so that the fish' weight is supported by the other side of the net so it is easier to lift it and since the fish is "tightly" wrapped in the net it can't struggle as much. If you guys are having a hard time imagining what I just described let me know, I'll try to snap some pics.
Some of you guys don't like the net idea but I have seen Walmart carry nets that are made out of rubber and are sort of basket shaped. Would work great for big fish but downside is that they are long, expensive and kinda shallow, which makes it easy for the fish to jump out.
Dammit man i need pics!
The TRUST
12-08-2005, 4:16 PM
LOL!
Remind me later on IM to take pics.
Ponder
12-10-2005, 3:14 AM
Large, smooth containers.
peacockmania
01-27-2006, 11:26 PM
I had originally purchased a fish cradle for handling carp and pike etc. When it dawned on me that it would be perfect for moving my pbass and koi. It prevents them from harming themselves and it is easy to use.
Cnidaria
02-05-2006, 12:23 PM
When I worked at a fish store we would always use large sturdy see-through plastic bags. Often the fish didn't even notice the bag was there until it was too late. Some very deep bodied fish can be damaged by being taken out of the water (ex. bruises to internal organs) so we always tried to lift them in water. I like to keep a bucket closeby to put the bag into to keep it unright once the fish is in it.
DarkestRitual
02-07-2006, 1:58 PM
^^^best way to do it
WolfFisho1
02-07-2006, 9:57 PM
I use a fishing net. I make sure I choose one made of very soft material, short handle and a deep net. this works great for big fish. I let the fish swim in and immediately flip the net shut and then flip it again so that the fish' weight is supported by the other side of the net so it is easier to lift it and since the fish is "tightly" wrapped in the net it can't struggle as much. If you guys are having a hard time imagining what I just described let me know, I'll try to snap some pics.
Some of you guys don't like the net idea but I have seen Walmart carry nets that are made out of rubber and are sort of basket shaped. Would work great for big fish but downside is that they are long, expensive and kinda shallow, which makes it easy for the fish to jump out.
i use this method with my chickens
well i resently just moved a 18 inch silver aro and clownknife and the easiest way for me and the best way i could think of was just lure the fish to one side of the tank. get a big t shirt block off that one side and then wrap it around the fish. and it doesnt really jump or anything in the shirt. dunno why but thats the best way i coudl think of. i tried putting them in trash bags but right when i put it in the aro made hole in the bag and swam right back out
cmersits
02-15-2006, 10:28 AM
When I went to move my 8 inch aro from my heavily planted and decorated tank I got really lucky. I just stuck the net in the water (and the net was prob too small for the aro anyways) and then I pulled the net up thinking to myself "omg how am I ever going to move this guy????" Then I look at the net and the aro was randomly sitting in it!!! how lucky!
bigbroJames
02-15-2006, 12:05 PM
Your arro is pretty cool. what type of arro is it? Blue, silver.
landonc
03-10-2006, 1:27 PM
When it comes to my foot long pacu, I have a bag about two foot wide (clear normal fish bag) and I simply open it wide and scoop him up. Doesnt cause too much stress and he cant hurt him self.
scottv
03-10-2006, 9:27 PM
How do you move your monster sized fishes? I honestly hate doing it
because theres the possibility of the fish thrashing around and doing damage to itself.
I use the largest net i could find for arowanas , stingrays and bigger catfish , i herd them in a large trash bag and lift the bag out slowly ( after removing excess water ) from the tank.
Any special, unusual technique that people out there use or want to share? Post them here !
I use a big net, and change into swimming shorts. :grinyes:
I borrow a tractor beam from George Lucas.
riskistang
03-11-2006, 12:44 AM
a large 5 gal bucket and net ;)
PUFFER—not_asthma_inhaler
03-20-2006, 2:53 AM
I had originally purchased a fish cradle for handling carp and pike etc. When it dawned on me that it would be perfect for moving my pbass and koi. It prevents them from harming themselves and it is easy to use.
What is a fish cradle?
Hiya PufferNAI, welcome to MFK.
I believe he means one of these, they are often used for catch and release fisheries.
rottbo
03-20-2006, 10:41 AM
i am buying those big sock nets one holds water the onther doesnt they are great because both ends ar open all you do is hold one end shut net your fish and move him they work great and can hold big fish but i like the cradle idea too
freeNINETY9
03-20-2006, 10:15 PM
um, i read about a pretty cool way to transport fish with little stress. clove oil is actually like anesthesia to them. this guy was knocking out his puffers to cut their teeth. like, two or three drops for every three cups of tank water and within a minute or two the puffer was belly up. when he put him back in normal water he came to within a few secs. very little stress. i guess if you had to do it to an arrow youd have to figure out how many cups in your tank and do lots of drops eh?
seems weird to me but ive heard of it working more than once. -shrug-
freeNINETY9
03-20-2006, 10:22 PM
heres another good one for knives/loaches/catfish/etc as long as theyre not HUGE HUGE. take a 2liter bottle and cut the top off right where the neck meets the straight sides. then invert the neck and reattach it to the bottle with tape or staples. basically what you have done is made it so that the neck of the bottle no longer points out, but into the bottle. then drop some shrimp pellets, krill, etc inside the bottle and throw it in the tank overnight. next morning youve got a fish who cant figure out how to get out. i was going to try it for my clown loach but that damn thing is so friendly, i just pop the lid of the tank and dip my hand in and hell swim right into it thinking hes gonna get fed.
I throw small fire work's in the tank , so as to stunn the fish for a short time .. so I can net them up easily.. :naughty:
Fried_fish
03-21-2006, 8:54 PM
Tried to catch my 24" rays with a net when I had to move them to the pond. Needless to say they broke the net handle and we just decided just to lure them into bags and been doing that with monster size fish since.
oriolesdt09
03-24-2006, 9:10 PM
im with u on that one
Burbotman
03-25-2006, 10:32 PM
At one point I had to move a Red Terror out of my tank to the hospital tank. When I put the net in, he would absolutly freak and smash around the tank.
Do not be disgusted---
The only way I ended up being able to get him out was with a fishing hook.
As he was the most aggressive feeder, I put a sliver of beefheart on a barbless hook. Lower the hook, pulled out the RT and immediatly put a wet towel around him to control him.
It worked, he was unharmed, far better than him thrashing around the tank avoiding a net.
i would not advocate this in most cases, however in extreme it is something to consider.
rallysman
03-25-2006, 10:38 PM
Here is the best thing I've found. We tried several different things when moving the beasts I have into their new tank the the easiest was to take a big game fish net and put a trash bag in it. We poked some holes in the bag so we could move it through the water, and the water would drain. it worked very very well.http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/perch2.jpg
Opiate
03-26-2006, 9:36 PM
yeah i just use really huge nets!! never had a problem...
rottbo
03-27-2006, 2:55 AM
heres a link to the nets i ordered
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/Prod_Display.cfm?pcatid=12291&N=62728+113897
i have heard only good things sbout these nets and i have seen them in action with some big fish
PufferXtreme
03-30-2006, 1:11 PM
Yep, Koi socks are pretty good. I use them to move big aros quite a bit. The material is soft and the fish don't get stuck on it. then you let the fish swim out the other end when moved. Easy!
samjh86
03-31-2006, 2:19 AM
i used to use the t-shirt method with my oscars and that worked well, dont have any really HUGE fish anymore :headbang2
peanut
04-01-2006, 12:30 PM
always use a pillow case
Miss_Smith
04-01-2006, 1:05 PM
always use a pillow case
this works for me too
cciesielski
04-02-2006, 6:31 PM
make ur own net the size you want it or use one of the fishing ones
from the fishing department at wal-mart
depending on the fish, i mostly go with
1. draining about 1/3-1/2 the tank's water
2. transmore (spellling?) or ice
3. pillow case for 18"+ fish, or reg net for less
Paul_MTS
04-05-2006, 11:23 AM
I'ved used a variety of methods depending on the fish.
I had to catch up my aro once to remove a anchor worm so I used a koi sock, he laid still perfectly, because it was pitch black and stillin water.
For a 16" TSN i used a triangle landing net with a string top so when you dislodge the base the 2 sides can be moved togther then i rolled him like THE TRUST said so they can't move.
For my oscar I tried nets but he was jus so damn powerful so i coaxed him into a bag.
For some spikey finned cats I use a new interpet net thats still stiff which there spines can't puncher, on older softer nets they get stuck.
And on rays i get them to swim into a tub, baring in mind all my current rays are under 10"
TrickBaby1019
04-05-2006, 3:53 PM
The best way to move or relocate a large or monster fish is by hand but it sounds like your method works well so just stick with it as for the t shirt method mentiond wont the material mess with the coat of the fish
Pacu Lady
04-05-2006, 8:24 PM
We used a bed sheet to move our Pacu...and once he's in it, when he was flipped on his back he laid absolutley still....until he hit the water....
rtomber
04-06-2006, 9:05 PM
I often drain the water take rubber gloves and gently move the fish quickly to the container for moving. But watch out for aros. They are so strong they can litteraly knock you on the floor if you grab too tight. :swear:
sam_cj
04-09-2006, 4:40 AM
I'ved used a variety of methods depending on the fish.
I had to catch up my aro once to remove a anchor worm so I used a koi sock, he laid still perfectly, because it was pitch black and stillin water.
For a 16" TSN i used a triangle landing net with a string top so when you dislodge the base the 2 sides can be moved togther then i rolled him like THE TRUST said so they can't move.
For my oscar I tried nets but he was jus so damn powerful so i coaxed him into a bag.
For some spikey finned cats I use a new interpet net thats still stiff which there spines can't puncher, on older softer nets they get stuck.
And on rays i get them to swim into a tub, baring in mind all my current rays are under 10"
nice info bro as this involved moving almost all types of monster fishes. :clap
The TRUST
04-10-2006, 2:36 AM
I use a fishing net. I make sure I choose one made of very soft material, short handle and a deep net. this works great for big fish. I let the fish swim in and immediately flip the net shut and then flip it again so that the fish' weight is supported by the other side of the net so it is easier to lift it and since the fish is "tightly" wrapped in the net it can't struggle as much. If you guys are having a hard time imagining what I just described let me know, I'll try to snap some pics.
Sorry for the extremely late reply Wes. But here are the pics.
Here is my weapon of choice. A deep short handle fishing net made with soft non abrasive fabric. Short handle so it will be easier to manuver with and most tanks that we have are not that deep anyways. I have a 250G and it works fine.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=819/NET01.JPG
Instead of a fish, I used a fish food container to demonstrate.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=819/NET02.JPG
so imagine the container is a fish, let it swim all the way into the end of the net.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=819/NET03.jpg
As soon as the fish is in place, start twsiting the net to seal off the escape route.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=819/NET04.jpg
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=819/NET05.JPG
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=819/NET06.jpg
eventually there will be no space for the fish to move at all, preventing it from thrashing and the mid part of the net that is now the "bottom" from the twisting should be tight enough at this point to support the weight of the fish on it to help u lift it of of the tank with ease.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=819/NET07.JPG
If you guys had a hard time picturing the process in your head, I made a Video just in case.
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/18020)
redtailfool
04-10-2006, 2:44 AM
Awesome Jed.. I am sold!! im going to get that net sooner than you think!
Those moves are more jiu jitsu than catching a fish :thumbsup:
The TRUST
04-10-2006, 11:10 AM
Glad you think it will work out for you. been working out for me for a while now.
I use the same technique, just with large koi nets. No problems, nice soft mesh but durable, and has alittle elasticity to it
I knock them in the head with a bat (you might need a few as I break about 3 or 4 with this method) until they float to the surface. then you gaff them through the eye socket pull them over the side of the tank and drop them on the floor. Roll them over on to a tarp and then just toss them in the box. Thats the BEST way to ship a monster fish. :)
The TRUST
04-11-2006, 2:40 AM
I knock them in the head with a bat (you might need a few as I break about 3 or 4 with this method) until they float to the surface. then you gaff them through the eye socket pull them over the side of the tank and drop them on the floor. Roll them over on to a tarp and then just toss them in the box. Thats the BEST way to ship a monster fish. :)
Yeah but that is for MONSTER Fish for the table and the Frying pan. This is Monster fish for the tank. :screwy:
I said pull them over the side of the tank. what do you think I eat my monsters?
I know ROSS he just doesn't think things through :)
I know ROSS he just doesn't think things through :)
what do you mean brotha .. THUMB'S DOWN TO YOU... :D
My small fire craker idea is way better and less damaging as it only stun's the fish..
:D :thumbsup:
Waldo
04-12-2006, 12:03 AM
oh man. I got wamped on by the Rossmister.
Ok fine. yeah your firecracker works if your dealing with guppies but we keep MONSTERS!
fishyz
04-12-2006, 4:39 PM
Your all just nuts. :grinyes:
oh man. I got wamped on by the Rossmister.
Ok fine. yeah your firecracker works if your dealing with guppies but we keep MONSTERS!
dude I wanna stunn them not hurt them
sam_cj
04-14-2006, 12:41 AM
I knock them in the head with a bat (you might need a few as I break about 3 or 4 with this method) until they float to the surface. then you gaff them through the eye socket pull them over the side of the tank and drop them on the floor. Roll them over on to a tarp and then just toss them in the box. Thats the BEST way to ship a monster fish. :)
:ROFL:
use a large bed cloth and just scoop it up
gammapsi6
04-19-2006, 11:27 AM
useful info.
d00d22
04-27-2006, 9:09 PM
ive used a trash bag for a 2 foot snake head. very, very, very messy.
Burbotman
04-27-2006, 10:50 PM
Here is a very effective way to move large, long slender fish.
I had to recently move my 12" pike. I put a 15 " piece of 4" PVC tubing in the tank. Pike swam in, I blocked off both ends and moved the whole pipe to the new tank.
Very slick.
meiling
05-23-2006, 5:50 AM
I took water 1/2 out and made a triple thick garbage bag cave, he swam in, I had the bags with water to protect him, and set the bag into a tote lines and full of water. He couldn't see, he didn't freak at all.
mitch4ya
06-02-2006, 12:04 AM
Moving my oscar I just use a small bucket(one gallon ice cream bucket works ok) and i just push him gently with my hand a gently move him out. Then again he is the exemption to the rule of my fish, he cooperates.
Jo_nz
08-02-2006, 10:52 PM
I use a knotless trout net - knotless is the key here folks, knotless nets are designed for catch and release with minimal stress. Its rated up to 20lb and has a scale built into the handle so I can weigh them.
This is for a bad tempered very large 16lb giant gourami.....
Best thing I found was to wear gloves, take the fish from the net to a wet towel (soaked in the tank) on the floor, roll the fish onto the towel, take special care with the feelers and make sure they are straight along the body, wrap and transfer while holding upside down (many fish are like birds and settle while held upside down). Roll out in the water. Dont feed for about 3 days or until they talk to you again.
It's kind of hard to move them, they all make a mess. I moved my 12" oscar, 10" oscar and 8" oscar using a cheap $10 35 gallon tupperware bin I bought at wal mart. Worked a charm :)
Redtail_Watcher
08-10-2006, 2:34 AM
if you got a big one You could use somthin like a muskie hoist I'm not sure if that is what they call it. but it is a flat piece of vinly material that on both ends it has wooded poles so it can stay afolt it is desgin to keep netting up to 7 foot muskie's cradleing them in and out of the water without hurting them. I planning to get one for my redtail is big and because it is tooo darn powerful to handle with just a simple net. (i don't want it hurt that is my baby..)(You might need 2 people for a moster?)
HiGhTiMeZ
08-10-2006, 11:13 AM
i throw flashbang first then when theyre blinded... SPALASSSH!!!
works like a charm! :grinyes:
Redtail_Watcher
08-11-2006, 1:22 AM
Unusual...:hitting: :ROFL:
i throw flashbang first then when theyre blinded... SPALASSSH!!!
works like a charm! :grinyes:
bigslolb
08-15-2006, 4:58 PM
my buddy had a pacu in his pond and it was absolutley huge. bigget fish ive ever seen. we tried to use a pool net. it bit the pool net and went down while i was holding the net. it broke my wrist because it bent it all the way down. we ended up using a trashcan attached to a pole. it took three guys to get it out of that pond.
burchim addict is gay
08-21-2006, 9:33 AM
what a noob
blacksmith37
10-07-2006, 6:55 PM
Try a Koi site . Those folks often move 3 ft fish to go to shows a few days. I have heard some Koi get accustomed to the frequent netting , and some don't.
ranchu dad
10-08-2006, 12:27 PM
For the long fish I use a cradle. It has two 3/4 inch abs pipes and some soft fabric to make it just slip it under and put the pipes together and you have him. This is the same idea. http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=47599&stc=1&d=1160324607
necrocanis
10-09-2006, 5:10 AM
I just bought a 40" sock net to move my 30" rtc x tsn, and all his friends. I'll post pics when I move them. Should be quite hilarious.
AncientArowana
12-04-2006, 9:41 PM
I finally got out my Synodontis but then i remembered, how should i measure it? What should i do? I don't want to hurt it. Should i lay it on the table then put a ruler under it, or is there a better way? Please help!
Darthsniper
12-09-2006, 4:10 AM
I did move a marbled goby by letting it chomp my finger and then clamping on to it's lower jaw with my thumb. Didn't even bleed (much).
:screwy:
I tried that with my red tiger mota (UNintentionally). It DID bleed much :WHOA:
i just used the net off my boat...
i remove all decorations and just go at it... i did this on a 27" gar, 14"LMB, 11" oscar, and a 7"RTC... it's more fun than it is a hassel.
*im sure someone else probally said this, but im not reading 10 pages of ways to pull fish out of a big box...
Isis_Nebthet
12-17-2006, 5:28 PM
clove oil is actually like anesthesia to them. this guy was knocking out his puffers to cut their teeth.
I wouldn't do it just to move a fish though. I'm sure it does stress them....just less than being pulled out rolled in a towel and having a procedure done. I'd guess clove oil is probably more stressful than just being netted and quickly moved though.
I use a koi net....you just have to be quick enough to not let the fish hurt itself.
importracer
12-27-2006, 11:36 PM
It also helps when they are asleep....Turn the lights off in the room and wait for a hour or two...
PolkGLI
02-22-2007, 8:39 PM
When we moved our Aro...rallysb1tch came up with the idea to use a Tshirt....it workd very well. It took 2 people, but the fish was unharmed
This is a fantastic idea! I hadn't thought of that!
Gonzaga
02-23-2007, 12:58 AM
Lip 'em!!!!!!!!!
doubledragon
02-23-2007, 11:19 AM
Wow just got thru all of these, when I got My 16inch clown knife I used two 10inch nets. Coaxed him in one then clamped the other one over top of the first one so there was no way he could hit the floor, he also decided to splash about two gallons on the floor when I pulled him out. He's gettin upgraded soon so I'll probably do the same, worked good the first time. I also got a 18inch aro I'm gettin ready to upgade again, It's always best to do it fast, like pullin off a band-aid so they don't get spooked and hurt themselves, and that can happen in a matter of seconds so be ready when the net hits the water. Also if you use a trash bag make sure it aint the scented kind (obviosly, but you never know), and always rinse the bag real good before you use it. I'd just rather go to my Lfs and get one of theirs from their last order,still rinsing it out.
eman b115
02-23-2007, 11:35 AM
this is what I plan on doing; although my fishes aren't quite monsters yet largest being an 11" Korean perch; gonna drain the tank maybe to like a little over half of the way down put a 5 gal bucket coax them into goin in and place lid; what do you guys think.
johnptc
02-23-2007, 11:37 AM
when they get big think about drugging them....much safer
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49048
How do you move your monster sized fishes? I honestly hate doing it
because theres the possibility of the fish thrashing around and doing damage to itself.
I use the largest net i could find for arowanas , stingrays and bigger catfish , i herd them in a large trash bag and lift the bag out slowly ( after removing excess water ) from the tank.
Any special, unusual technique that people out there use or want to share? Post them here !
monstertanklover
04-11-2007, 4:15 PM
i am a koi keeper looking to get into getting a 6x2x2 thank for some monsters,
i have some large koi largest been a chgoi at 30" to move them i use a koi sock, i was going to try and discribe it but prob easier if you type into google (basically a long net that the fish swims into it is open the other end. so you hold that end then when you get to new pond let it swim out the end you are holding) told you it would be easier for you to look on google. Sorry if somebody has already said this.
calisucks
04-16-2007, 2:08 PM
I like eman b115 idea. Thats how I move my fish around.
hurricane_redbone
04-16-2007, 7:17 PM
OMG YES!!! the smell is soooooooooooooo terrible, makes me wanna PUKE!!!
if u cant handle the smell... dont get fish...
i personally dont mind the smell of fish... i love everything about these animals...
Sundew
04-24-2007, 8:31 AM
Friend had his CO2 injector mess up and put WAY too much gas into the tank. All the fish were lying on their sides and he thought they were dead. After removing the CO2 he did a partial water change and added aeration and all the fish came to with no damage. A bit later he had to move a medium sized Datnoid from a heavily planted tank to a new one. He took the CO2 line dropped into the tank and turned it up! In a few minutes the Dat flopped over on its side and he reached in, picked it up and put it in the new tank. The fish was not happy about being caught and refused to eat for a few days, but otherwise was fine. I would only say if you do this watch the fish very carefully and have an O2 source ready just in case!
Wonder if Nitrous oxide would work? Happy fish!! :D :D :D
Zoodiver
04-25-2007, 11:59 AM
I posted this in the Amazon thread, but thought I'd toss it in here to since it's relevant to moving 'big' fish. Moving a 4 1/2 foot arapaima gigas - wide awake and kicking:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg3lTIch5f0
bryan.olsen
05-19-2007, 1:03 AM
ok monster sized fish can be a problem ...but i think ive got one thats a little more trouble...i have had a "yellow lab" i think, small yellow african, that has lived in my SA tank for like 2 years now. id love to get him out and put it in my african set up, but i cant catch the little sh*t. fuess you have to be smarter than the fish , so any tips for someone that isnt smarter than their mini-monster?
KurseD
05-19-2007, 1:14 AM
i chase my monsters into a trashbag with a net
duke33
06-01-2007, 8:59 PM
will the tube deal work on ID sharks? They're 10" of Paranoia. Maybe with the water down. They'll be going in the 300 soon. Been wondering, When I bought them thier spines stuck in the net.
plausible
07-01-2007, 1:14 PM
ive read threads on people moving catfish they used a towel =)
bukster
07-03-2007, 7:51 PM
has anyone tried pulling a "free willy"? making a sling out of a flat piece of something like cloth or rubber or something. just fold it, sew the ends up to make a pocket type contraption with shoelaces off the open ends to wrap it up and incompacitate the fish. been wanting to do it for a while but haven't had much a reason to move my fish. it's always a last resort ya know.
doubledragon
07-05-2007, 2:40 AM
ok monster sized fish can be a problem ...but i think ive got one thats a little more trouble...i have had a "yellow lab" i think, small yellow african, that has lived in my SA tank for like 2 years now. id love to get him out and put it in my african set up, but i cant catch the little sh*t. fuess you have to be smarter than the fish , so any tips for someone that isnt smarter than their mini-monster?
use a piece of plexi-glass to divide the tank in half and keep sliding it over till it creates a small enough area to catch the fish easily. I wish I would have known that when I moved all my electric yellows:D
fishdance
07-05-2007, 11:08 PM
ok monster sized fish can be a problem ...but i think ive got one thats a little more trouble...i have had a "yellow lab" i think, small yellow african, that has lived in my SA tank for like 2 years now. id love to get him out and put it in my african set up, but i cant catch the little sh*t. fuess you have to be smarter than the fish , so any tips for someone that isnt smarter than their mini-monster?
Smarter fish like us humans are creatures of habbit. Watch your little cichlid and you will see that it sleeps in the same place every night. So once you know where it will be sleeping, one day before dark, remove any obstacles from around the sleeping place, remove the tank lids and give it a few hours to go to sleep. You should have a 2-3 minute window to scoop it up when you turn on lights suddenly.
If your unable to do this then a fish trap might work. I would try a long dark PVC pipe with one end closed with netting.
johnptc
07-05-2007, 11:49 PM
use a slurp gun !
http://www.diveus.com/catalog/trident-slurp-gun.htm
Mystix212
07-20-2007, 3:57 AM
That youtube video to move a 4.5 ft gigas was cool! Seeing them run to the other end of the building to rehome it. Its new home is practicly what I have here in Oz. Called underwater world. Its like a tube of water that you walk under and holds 2.5 million litres. Made from 3" acrylic.
Other than that, I love the white on the Gigas.
KittyKatKeeper
10-03-2007, 10:43 AM
Just moved my Redtail, Tiger Shovelnose, Peacock Bass and Channel cat into 125Gal. The bass and the channel where easy because they are around 9" the Redtail got me completely wet, gave up and then netted the tiger (big Mistake) his pectoral barb got caught in the net and eventually ripped out of his body (healed nicely now) I then took a rubber wash tub caught the redtail and he had the smoothest move. I dread when I Have to transport them in a few months to a new house.
johnptc
10-03-2007, 11:12 AM
Just moved my Redtail, Tiger Shovelnose, Peacock Bass and Channel cat into 125Gal. The bass and the channel where easy because they are around 9" the Redtail got me completely wet, gave up and then netted the tiger (big Mistake) his pectoral barb got caught in the net and eventually ripped out of his body (healed nicely now) I then took a rubber wash tub caught the redtail and he had the smoothest move. I dread when I Have to transport them in a few months to a new house.
try using a wet towel.wrap them invert and move
JEAE21
10-03-2007, 6:08 PM
big fish= big tank.
big tank means that you can fit an umbrella net in the tank.
put the umbrella net on the bottom of the tank, when the fish goes over it, lift net up.
simple!
KittyKatKeeper
10-03-2007, 6:43 PM
fin won't get caught in the net?
johnptc
10-03-2007, 8:26 PM
fin won't get caught in the net?
UNLESS ITS VERY FINE IT MAY DAMAGE THE FISH....TRUE FOR ANY NETS MADE FOR GAME FISH...IMO
johnptc
10-03-2007, 8:26 PM
big fish= big tank.
big tank means that you can fit an umbrella net in the tank.
put the umbrella net on the bottom of the tank, when the fish goes over it, lift net up.
simple!
WHAT KEEPS THE FISH FROM JUMPING STRAIGHT UP AND OUT ???
JEAE21
10-05-2007, 12:18 AM
Well, I think it will damage the fish if it's delicate..
if you're afraid of that, I guess you can put some fine material(you guys know better than me!) over the bottom of the net.
And it keeps the fish from jumping out, because when you pull on it a "fence" from all 4 sides pop out.
Or if you're really afraid, you can get a buddy to net the fish in the net.lol
You would NOT use an umbrella net. the umbrella is connected at 4 points with a fairly thin metal wire which may bend under the weight of a large fish. Stretcher type slings are used to move larger fish- similar to the set up public aquaria use to move cetaceans. I believe there are pics here of someone moving a 5 ft arapaima with a sling. The sling was made of a large towel to ensure that spines did not get caught in mesh.
johnptc
10-05-2007, 8:22 AM
You would NOT use an umbrella net. the umbrella is connected at 4 points with a fairly thin metal wire which may bend under the weight of a large fish. Stretcher type slings are used to move larger fish- similar to the set up public aquaria use to move cetaceans. I believe there are pics here of someone moving a 5 ft arapaima with a sling. The sling was made of a large towel to ensure that spines did not get caught in mesh.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=49048 :):):)
Yup, that's what I read. Thanks for not being as lazy as I am and finding the post! :-)
fish tamer
11-13-2007, 6:55 PM
nothin you can do but use ur hands
johnptc
11-13-2007, 8:11 PM
nothin you can do but use ur hands
:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: :confused: ??
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JEAE21
11-13-2007, 11:29 PM
an umbrella net will nor break underwater. i mean you can scoop me up with it as long as you're underwater. once it's in the umbrella net, get it to the surface and get a buddy to help you land it, either with a python net or hands.
heck you can probably lift up a fish up to 30lbs using the bassproshops umbrella nets.
wait, i've seen people lift up HUGE salmon from the pier using those crab nets. use those!
an umbrella net will nor break underwater. i mean you can scoop me up with it as long as you're underwater. once it's in the umbrella net, get it to the surface and get a buddy to help you land it, either with a python net or hands.
heck you can probably lift up a fish up to 30lbs using the bassproshops umbrella nets.
wait, i've seen people lift up HUGE salmon from the pier using those crab nets. use those!
It's possible to use something like that for smaller fish, but I think the initial poster was talking about real monsters. The previous link is to a thread involving the move of a 5 foot Arapaima gigas. The point is to cause as little harm to the fish as possible, and grabbing any fish by hand will surely cause damage to its slime coat.
johnptc
11-14-2007, 10:15 AM
It's possible to use something like that for smaller fish, but I think the initial poster was talking about real monsters. The previous link is to a thread involving the move of a 5 foot Arapaima gigas. The point is to cause as little harm to the fish as possible, and grabbing any fish by hand will surely cause damage to its slime coat.
if by hand use a soft wet towel.... covering the eyes helps
I had to move a 30" afr lung a 24" tsn and a 24" clk knife from a 150 to a 300 and I used the pillow case method and held them over a 5 gal bucket and it worked out great
johnptc
11-17-2007, 10:28 AM
I had to move a 30" afr lung a 24" tsn and a 24" clk knife from a 150 to a 300 and I used the pillow case method and held them over a 5 gal bucket and it worked out great
:headbang2:headbang2:headbang2:headbang2
pangasiusfan
11-20-2007, 12:24 AM
I had to move a 30" afr lung a 24" tsn and a 24" clk knife from a 150 to a 300 and I used the pillow case method and held them over a 5 gal bucket and it worked out great
how do you fit a 30" fish in a 5gallon bucket?
it be long and fat and will easily slip out of the bucket...if it ever fits in it
johnptc
11-20-2007, 9:25 AM
how do you fit a 30" fish in a 5gallon bucket?
it be long and fat and will easily slip out of the bucket...if it ever fits in it :confused:
they were in the pillow case....the bucket for drips and safety....i believe
.
toehead11183
11-20-2007, 9:36 AM
Blow darts with poison! i use a large net and a 15g bucket to move bigger fish but the biggest ive had to move is a 18" pacu
invokethegoddess
11-20-2007, 12:46 PM
This was just last night...the good method
Pillowcase...
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/invokethegoddess/th_movingday.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/invokethegoddess/?action=view¤t=movingday.flv)
The Bad method...large http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/invokethegoddess/th_movingday3.jpg (http://s205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/invokethegoddess/?action=view¤t=movingday3.flv)net
I still like fish slings.
johnptc
11-20-2007, 3:39 PM
I still like fish slings.
:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree:
Latimeria
11-29-2007, 12:24 PM
Anyone in the UK can go buy a ready-made carp sling, they are available in various sizes at reasonable cost and do the job fine with fish up to at least 1m in length. I think someone else has mentioned that similar products are available across the Atlantic for safely handling large but delicate fish like Muskies.
KingKong123
11-30-2007, 8:26 PM
lol u got my homework wet!! ahah
johnptc
11-30-2007, 8:58 PM
in the usa check out these nets http://www.bigcarptackle.com
señor_pescados_felices
12-02-2007, 4:55 PM
I need to move some mid sized fish today.
Do I just grab a pillow case out of the closet or do you guys go buy fresh new ones?
Just wondering because I know the rinse cycle is meant to get the detergent out but they still smell like laundry soap afterwards so I was kinda wondering.....
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/thatt1guyy/trio-1.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/thatt1guyy/MFK3.gif
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/thatt1guyy/peacooklogo1-1.jpg
Gr8KarmaSF
12-02-2007, 5:01 PM
I would simply wash the pillow case out really well so that detergent, fabric softner and whatnot gets rinsed out.
Another thing I do after I drain half the tank is leave the pillow case floating around in the tank for a few minutes. The fish get comfortable with it, knowing that its not dangerous or a threat. This makes pillow casing the fish easier IMO.
aussiei
12-02-2007, 7:20 PM
a stretcher made out of bed sheets and pvc works well moved a 3 foot channel this way works great
ScullCraca
12-05-2007, 7:56 PM
I thought the best of all was the pond net. I have just used two of those sized nets with the tank half full. I did this with my 12'' Mani's and a 15''Red Devil named "Destruction".
johnptc
12-05-2007, 8:02 PM
I thought the best of all was the pond net. I have just used two of those sized nets with the tank half full. I did this with my 12'' Mani's and a 15''Red Devil named "Destruction".
wait till you have a 5 foot fish :headbang2:headbang2
HPIZZLE
12-08-2007, 10:52 PM
personally i would use whatever the fish came in. Also i try to keep my hand out of the water and scare them in the container with a net or put a smaller tank inside the big tank andscare them in.
johnptc
12-08-2007, 11:08 PM
personally i would use whatever the fish came in. Also i try to keep my hand out of the water and scare them in the container with a net or put a smaller tank inside the big tank and scare them in.
if you but at 12 inches and catch at 36 inches....now what ??
señor_pescados_felices
12-09-2007, 1:35 AM
make someone hold the pillow case,preferably a pretty lady if you can find one..... doesn't make it a whole lot easier but they get wet....
herd the fish into the pillow case with a net.
worked out pretty good for me.
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/thatt1guyy/trio-1.jpg
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/thatt1guyy/MFK3.gif
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n256/thatt1guyy/peacooklogo1-1.jpg
likestofish
12-22-2007, 3:10 PM
what about something like a rubberized mesh fishing net. They are even extra deep models that would hang on the side of a tank and cradle the fish in the water.
midnight
12-24-2007, 3:22 AM
just read all 16 pages lol
jea is right,i was thinking umbrella net also
take off all the metal and its just a big square net.
lay it down,let fish swim over,pull up and fold at top,hold ends.
but i think im going to do the pillow case trick.
or a towel or sheet.
im moving a 24" aro in the next few days. :nilly:
will post how it goes. :)
midnight
12-26-2007, 4:12 AM
pillow case!!!!!! :headbang2
moved my 24" silver aro tonight.
i was freaking out,almost had a panic attack 4 real.lol
drained half the tank,took all decor out
turned off all tank and room lights "had a bit of light from other rooms"
put pillow case in
he freaked jumping up,side ways
i chased with pillow case
after about 20 seconds of him freaking i planned for his next jump and got him to jump right in
twisted up the opening,slip my hand down to him on pillow case so he couldnt move
ran him to other side of house and dumped him in the 240
one tip,when ya pull him out of water,
when out of tank,hold him over the tank for a bit cus a ton of water will gush when you bring him out of the water.
i just headed to the other room and one big gush soaked our carpet,then there was a small trail the rest of the way.
i dont even want to think of moving him again when bigger.lol
sorry for the long post.
i would say this puts me in the monter fish keeper club eh? :D
Justin94565
01-05-2008, 1:33 AM
Yea the people at pet stores really suck at catching the fish. Really impatient, then they will net the wrong one and try to give it to you, really irratates me.
Justin94565
01-05-2008, 1:37 AM
Yea a stretcher would work great, but what kind of fish gets that big?
tudiapaktam
01-05-2008, 2:02 AM
How do you move your monster sized fishes? I honestly hate doing it
because theres the possibility of the fish thrashing around and doing damage to itself.
I use the largest net i could find for arowanas , stingrays and bigger catfish , i herd them in a large trash bag and lift the bag out slowly ( after removing excess water ) from the tank.
Any special, unusual technique that people out there use or want to share? Post them here !
I used "TRANSMORE" to move my big fish. This medicine make the fish loose conciousness and it is save to use. It's only work for cold blooded animals.
Before using this you need to drain the water of your tank until it reach the top part of your fish. Then put the medicine according to the dosage prescribe. Wait 10 to 30 minutes and try to net the fish or use your hand to pick it up. If you find the fish is still strong and try to fight back, leave him in the tank for another few minutes. After a few minutes try to net or pick him up again and immediately put him in another tank or temporary container. The new and fresh water in another tank or container will immediately wake the fish up.
haloman02
01-07-2008, 7:16 PM
I used "TRANSMORE" to move my big fish. This medicine make the fish loose conciousness and it is save to use. It's only work for cold blooded animals.
Before using this you need to drain the water of your tank until it reach the top part of your fish. Then put the medicine according to the dosage prescribe. Wait 10 to 30 minutes and try to net the fish or use your hand to pick it up. If you find the fish is still strong and try to fight back, leave him in the tank for another few minutes. After a few minutes try to net or pick him up again and immediately put him in another tank or temporary container. The new and fresh water in another tank or container will immediately wake the fish up.
Thats cool, making your fish loose contiousness less stress involved.... and no thrashing
thefishguy7
01-18-2008, 10:22 PM
I remove all the decor, drain the water half way and turn off the lights. Then I get a lrge pot (18"+ diameter, 1' deep) and scoop up the fish in there, using the lid to guide him/her in. Afterwards, I place the lid on the pot and slowly move the fish to its new location.
I found that this method is the best because the fish doesn't even now it's being moved, it's easy, and it's fast.
minizookeeper
01-19-2008, 2:39 AM
i didnt have time to read whole forum but i lower water and use an old pillow case to move big fish(sry if repeat)i just go slow and before your know it you got a big fish in a bag.there is no easy way or everyone would do it!!!gl and happy moving.
johnny_1993
01-20-2008, 1:26 AM
a 24" net
I use a giant pond net made for large koi.......Or I use a bag and just herd them.....
ShreddingSkin
06-13-2008, 6:02 PM
i didnt have time to read whole forum but i lower water and use an old pillow case to move big fish(sry if repeat)i just go slow and before your know it you got a big fish in a bag.there is no easy way or everyone would do it!!!gl and happy moving.
Thats what I was gonna post. You beat me to it.:cry:
Fish Eat Fish
06-13-2008, 9:46 PM
I just used a little rubbermaid box and just held it under the fish and lifted up. Worked great! I dont think my arrow even noticed I moved him lol
easydoesit
06-14-2008, 5:32 PM
i didnt read the whole thing either but when i last moved my fish i used a strainer. my O is.. actually i think about 7 inches now. i had a pot full of tank water, used the strainer like a net, got him in there, then lifted him out and put the strainer into the big pot of water with my O.
im glad i read this, i was worrying about how i was going to "net" him when he gets bigger. they're so much stronger than they look
Fish Eat Fish
06-17-2008, 8:27 PM
i didnt read the whole thing either but when i last moved my fish i used a strainer. my O is.. actually i think about 7 inches now. i had a pot full of tank water, used the strainer like a net, got him in there, then lifted him out and put the strainer into the big pot of water with my O.
im glad i read this, i was worrying about how i was going to "net" him when he gets bigger. they're so much stronger than they look
This sounds like it would be quite hard on a fishes slime coat. I would not recommend this :confused:
I used a big transparent big to catch my 18" aro. HAd a tough time as he jumped out the first time before I could close the bag but landed back in the tank.:eek: But next time I got hung of it and trapped him well in the bag.
Not a scratch or a scale lost....:nilly: and the Aro was safe in the new tank.
demjor19
10-06-2008, 10:43 AM
I used a big transparent big to catch my 18" aro. HAd a tough time as he jumped out the first time before I could close the bag but landed back in the tank.:eek: But next time I got hung of it and trapped him well in the bag.
Not a scratch or a scale lost....:nilly: and the Aro was safe in the new tank.
I moved my 22" Pacu using this method as well. No scale loss or other injuries there either.
BigDaddyMagnum
10-11-2008, 10:58 AM
believe it or not call me crazy but womens stockings are good for moving large fish, there soft and strong.......
matt123
10-11-2008, 11:04 AM
always found that using my hands was the best way ! just have to be crefull not to be to heavy handed with them but at least you can control the amount of thrashing the fish makes !!
Amazon_Addict
11-06-2008, 3:25 AM
I take all the decorations out and drain the water to the point where the fish just start to turn on there side so it limits there movement. Then depending on the size of the fish I use a ice cream bucket or a 5 gallon pail with a cover and use the cover to coax the fish in. Then i slowly tip it upright. This way the fish never leaves water like it would with a net. Plus it does not flop around as much, because it's not as uncomfortable as it would be out of the water. If you don't wanna transfer the water to the other tank you can open the cover a crack and drain it into another pail next to the new tank. I have used this method to transfer oscars and a couple pacu, including a 20 incher.
jayallen
11-15-2008, 3:40 PM
do u no any thing to do with rtc?
bert979
03-08-2009, 1:38 PM
slow and steady is about the only thing i found for a 10' oscar
Piscus
06-09-2009, 1:57 PM
How do you move your monster sized fishes? I honestly hate doing it
because theres the possibility of the fish thrashing around and doing damage to itself.
I use the largest net i could find for arowanas , stingrays and bigger catfish , i herd them in a large trash bag and lift the bag out slowly ( after removing excess water ) from the tank.
Any special, unusual technique that people out there use or want to share? Post them here !
I use a huge Koi Net to catch my 28 inch RTD!
Wet Whiskers
06-10-2009, 5:34 PM
To catch by TSN's and TSNXRTC, I use a towel washed in baby detergent (no dyes of perfumes). I remove all the stuff in the tank, lower the water to about the tops of their backs, got the towel wet and tackle them. Its the only way I have found that I can hang onto them. I just have a rubbermaid tub ready with their old water in it and added slim coat. If I'm concerned that there may be some damage to them, I add a broad spectrum antibiotic to the tub water to basically act as a topical on a superficial cut or problem. I had to do this once when my TSN had the beginnings of gill curl and I massaged it away. His gill curl was totally cured, he didn't have a mark on him from the move, and he seemed less traumatized that if I had to have tried to net him. I just don't know if I would have had the upper body strength to hang onto a net with one of those guys thrashing around in it.
jcardona1
06-10-2009, 5:43 PM
pushing the fish into a large, clear plastic bag is the best way ive found. using towels/tshirts can really hurt the fish once they start thrashing
[enjoyable_attempt]
06-10-2009, 7:07 PM
With a worm and hook :D
Just kidding, For bigger fish I've used pillow cases, platic bags, trash bags, and the really big fishing nets they sell at Dicks Sporting Goods. (not the ones made out of nylon but the rubber ones)
kendall5908
06-11-2009, 3:32 AM
Try a fishing net. It would probably work
dingoofus
06-11-2009, 3:36 AM
Barramundis are a bastard to net. When you use one of those fine meshed nets anyways. They have razor sharp gills which stick into the net and get the fish caught in the net. So when handling Barra, don't use fine meshed nets, lol.
yogurt_21
06-11-2009, 11:19 AM
large net, I chase with a smaller net into the bigger one then prepare to get wet as they thrash about.
IM TRYIN TO GET MY ARO OUT BUT IS JUMPING AROUND WHAT DO I DO
wetsocks
07-30-2009, 8:33 PM
it's easy get the biggest net you can afford and go for it. make sure you open a tiny gap first so the aro don't jump out. once your net is inside the tank force the arowana into one side. if the aro freak out then back off, then do it again. give it about 15mins with the net in the water, the aro will get use to the net by now. then with out warning net the slippery thing out! oh, and it's best if you can get some one stand next to you so they can help you open the box, past you stuff etc.
and four hands are better then two when it comes to catching fish lol.
good luck :)
xdragonxb0i
08-03-2009, 11:15 PM
For everyone that uses Trash bags,
Make sure you have a sturdy and thick trashbag.
i used a thin/ white 30 gallon trashbag, My aro jumped in the bag, and broke through the plastic.
mad ness
08-05-2009, 1:28 AM
heavy duty plastic bags. the kind they ship fish in. if need move it long distance, place the bag in a container (such as styro/plastic box) of similar volume as contents of the bag. Helps to double bag and slide news paper in between so that the fish cant see what's going on.
danny2875
08-05-2009, 10:51 AM
Big a$$ net and get soaked like in seaworld.
Well, I got a giant pretzel jar like a foot in diameter and 1 1/2 feet tall and just took off the lid and put food inside, then soon enough the fish went in and i put the top back on.
Hawaiianfishkee
09-11-2009, 7:00 AM
Holy dude! I used a reg mid size net with a trash bag inside, poked holes through bag. I wanted to do the pillow case(seems safest) but I needed to acclimate. I figured the bag would hold it's old water well while the holes mixes new water in slowly. Hung net/bag over new tank with cover over top. When I was waiting and putting air hose in tank, I heard a crash(figured something slipped and landed on cover). So peeked in bag and He went nuts and started springing upwards hitting cover. I quickly covered cover with box to add weight and block light. Turned out light and he became calm. Waited like 45 min and dumped um in new tank.
7-8 inch jardini from 55 gallon to 150 gallon.
He likes it, I can tell. He ate 2 crickits rite after I threw him in. For anyone looking for ideas.