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Old November 4th, 2008, 01:43 AM
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Best trapping method for 4" maroon clown?

He's way too smart for the net, but I almost caught him at 3am today while sleeping in the 'nem he's "loving to death".
I was reccomended trying a very small fishing hook w/ a mysis on it and hook him, but I know that won't work because the CBB and koran angel will fight over who gets it first. Will the 2-liter bottle work? Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

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Re: Best trapping method for 4" maroon clown?

Might.Just make the "door" big enough he can get through.
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Re: Best trapping method for 4" maroon clown?

when a fish is too difficult to catch, i usually place a few plexiglass pieces all over the tank to confuse the fish. Then i chase it with a net in one hand and a plexi in the other.

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Re: Best trapping method for 4" maroon clown?

If all else fails, you can remove some of your rocks and trap him in one side of the tank using a piece of plexiglass.
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Re: Best trapping method for 4" maroon clown?

sorry the mental image of watching someone try to catch a fish with a net in one hand and something else in the other is stinkin hilarious ... no offense only humor

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Then i chase it with a net in one hand and a plexi in the other.

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sorry the mental image of watching someone try to catch a fish with a net in one hand and something else in the other is stinkin hilarious ... no offense only humor
especially standing on a chair and having to put my entire arms in the water.

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