Catching Chromis or Damsels

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by Adnuces, Feb 5, 2006.

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  1. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    I'm going fishing tomorrow. I'm going to try to snag the damsel.
     
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  3. Malachi

    Malachi Sea Dragon

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    My 3-stripe which i stupidly named Punisher. Started punishing everything in my tank. Trick to get it out, 12 pack of beer and three friends with each a net, took about an hour an half. No corals were hurt in this act, but the Marron Clown did draw some blood from one of my friends.
     
  4. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    You can make a trap like blubfish said or buy one like this.
     
  5. Adnuces

    Adnuces Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    update.....all are out caught all 5 in about an hour with a trap. Best $25 I ever spent.

    It just isn't worth the frustration trying to catch them any other way. The trap also was a wait for the suckers to enter then pull the door closed behind them..........kind of sadistically fun to watch them try to get out.....
     
  6. Matt Rogers

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  7. Reef Lover

    Reef Lover Sea Dragon

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    My damsel was to smart for that trap. I have 2 different ones. I moved some corals, got the damsel to the other side of the tank and put a divider in place. I got him ;D