Netting Tips

[Spaz]

What are your tips to make netting less stressful? I try to use two nets but that isn't always easy.

 

[bmthomps84]

Some folks suggest corralling your fish into a transparent bag to reduce the stress of netting them.

 

[Spaz]

Thanks for the response! thats a good idea.

 

[Yanbbrox]

The largest net you can get will reduce stress as they are easier to net. If your constantly chasing a fish around with a small net you'll increase stress and likelihood of injury.

 

[oscarcrazy]

lower the water level too if practical.

 

[Citrinellus]

I usually put a little food in and fool them into thinking its a feeding. Then swoop in and grab em.

 

[snyder810]

just get a large net, put it in your tank for a bit, after the fish are used to it slowly net the fish. don't just thrash about wildly trying to catch one fish (although this is hilarious to watch especially in larger tanks)

 

[monty_javier]

I don't know if its because its my biggest net or the color. But I have much more success with a red net then a green net. Maybe just a coincidence.

 

[cyberwild360]

I don't know if anyone has tried this or looks down on it - but I have a large clear pitcher that i use because using a net really didn't work for me plus I thought it put undue stress on them.

They seem to just swim into the pitcher and they don't get caught on the net they just slip out of the pitcher.

 

[rallysman]

if necessary slowly block half of the tank with a divider, move it towards the end with the fish, then scoop 'em up.