How do I move a 2+ pound, 13 inch fish?

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Redearsunfish;4670118; said:
Don't get me wrong, I really like the fish. He's my second 13 inch Midas.

From all the feedback, I'm getting the impression he's worth keeping...

Dude...it really depends on your preferences. I can't stand Gars or Pacu and would never own either one. Some people love them and want nothing but them.

Orandas are cool. I like Red Caps and Calicos, but I definitely wouldn't have only them. I can't imagine changing my 220 Frontosa/Hap tank to fancy gold fish.....but, hey its your stuff and your call.
 
hope you keep it.

Sometimes with fish like that it's easiest to just catch it with your hands and gently move it from the tank into a cooler. A lot of times they won't thrash at all. Any way you do it, you will get some water, though. I usually just go for it and clean up the mess afterwards.
 
To each there own I suppose.. however if you get rid of him for goldfish we will be forced to revoke your man card lol
 
Keep him. We all like puppies, but we all love lions. Iv got 4 or 5 puppies in my 330gal, but Iv also got some bala sharks and other non goldfish for when I get bored with nice fish. And yes they are puppies, you can hand feed 2 of them, play with the other one. And my lion? I got a snapping turtle:headbang2

Keep it, nice doesnt keep you entertained ALL the time.
 
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