need help moving large iradescant sharks
- Thread starter twistr71
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Drain the water down to where they don't have much room to swim. Like 4 inches deep. That will keep them from jumping out because they can't build up speed. Then if you have a net large enough, go for it, if not, i have used a pillow case for large fish before. Worked very well!
Last time I moved a big catfish (not an Iridescent but still a big one at 1.5'+) I had to use my hands. I tried everything but he was a brute. I ended up just grabbing him with a towel or pillow case (I forget exactly) sorta around him as a little bit of protection from the spines. If not for those it wouldn't have been as hard but those spines will seriously hurt if they get you so I was being careful and cautious while also trying to not hurt the fish at the same time. So be prepared for a battle, that is if either one has even half the attitude my old guy did.
Can't lower the water? Good luck man! Are you leaving the oscars in the 120? or are they going over too?
