How do I move a 2+ pound, 13 inch fish?
- Thread starter Redearsunfish
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I wouldn't recommend using a shirt, bucket, or towel. Any object like that will freak them out, causing them to trash about, especially wrapping them in a shirt. You'll end up with torn fins and missing scales if he's a fighter. I've had best results with very large, clear bags. Since the bag is clear, they won't see it as well as a bucket or towel...less freaking out. Guide them into the bag, then transfer the bag with a little bit of water into the container.
Or, you could net him first, then transfer him into a bag, all while he's in the water. Trying to move him out of the water will be bad. I've done the bag trick with a 23" aro and all went fine.
Or, you could net him first, then transfer him into a bag, all while he's in the water. Trying to move him out of the water will be bad. I've done the bag trick with a 23" aro and all went fine.
Another strange thing i've noticed is that fish seem so much larger when they are out of the water... has anyone else noticed this?
In any event, since he'll be the last cichlid i'll keep (at least for a good while) i think i should keep him - i'm not completely decided, but i'm leaning this way.
In any event, since he'll be the last cichlid i'll keep (at least for a good while) i think i should keep him - i'm not completely decided, but i'm leaning this way.
I can! 
no seriously, i've really become a fan of Orandas.
having said that, i am leaning towards keeping him.
no seriously, i've really become a fan of Orandas. having said that, i am leaning towards keeping him.
coral to garbage bag. Then place in cooler. Moved a 24"+ Black Shark doing it thing weighed at least 3 to 4 lbs
I honestly do want to keep him, but he doesn't fit with my collection anymore. I appreciate the peace and tranquility, grace and beauty that the fancy goldfish bring me, and i could really use the 75 gallons. i dunno. i'm flip flopping here.
