I will tell you the same thing when my best friend was about to give up his oscar that he has had for 3 or 4 years now. Keep it, its only one tank I know money is tight but you will be kicking yourself if you sell it and have the money get him the 75gal tank he needs in a month. Since then he has grown his interest back in the hobby and glad he has not sold his oscar.
How do I move a 2+ pound, 13 inch fish?
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He's been with me for 5 years now. He's a good egg, and I like him a lot. I could use the tank space, but i guess their is something to be said for keeping him in the family.
Moving him shouldn't be a problem, just make sure you have the right sized net and container to move him (I would suggest a tote). My 11" FH doesn't splash much at all. He isn't scared of the net and doesn't fight being caught.
I had 3 4" Zebra Obliquidens that were the WORST about being caught. They splashed like crazy and try to jump out of the tank the minute a net hit the water.
I have considered all the options I would have it I got rid of my FH, but just can't do it. He is all alone in a 90 and far too aggressive for a tankmate, but he is colorful and have tons of personality.
Just keep him!
I had 3 4" Zebra Obliquidens that were the WORST about being caught. They splashed like crazy and try to jump out of the tank the minute a net hit the water.
I have considered all the options I would have it I got rid of my FH, but just can't do it. He is all alone in a 90 and far too aggressive for a tankmate, but he is colorful and have tons of personality.
Just keep him!
Redearsunfish;4669343; said:
My unlce raised two red tailed catfish in a 300g from 2 inches to 3 feet within 2 years, all in a 300g.............He switched off to saltwater, and donated the fish to the Steinhart Aquarium...........I beleive he used those large handheld trout/salmon nets...........He then transported the fish in large plastic Target clothes container.............Just be ready for the big splashes...........
I'm leaning towards keeping him, as i think he'll be the last cichlid i'll own for a long long while - yes i'm really into fancy goldfish keeping, and i'm ok with that - and so should you. 
A story you might like. A few years back, I moved a large CAE into his 75 gallon tank, hoping for some algae eating duties to be accomplished. Well, the CAE lasted all of 10 seconds before good old Red literally exploded the poor fishes head with a single incredible blow. My hand has been on the receiving end of those blows and has come away bloody many times.
I have several large fish. Water will go everywhere regardless, there is no way to stop that with big fish. Your going to have to get a large net to catch him with and a rubbermaid tote from walmart because a bucket is to small for him. Befor you attemp to catch him dose the water with stress coat, wait about 15 min. then try it. Also try to do it with as little light as possible.
I've heard a great way is to get an old t-shirt, and tie a knot in the end, so only the bottom is open, use your hand to gently persuade the fish into the tshirt, then just lift it out of the water and into your bucket. I personally haven't had a fish big enough to try this on, but it sounds logical to me.
