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catching a blue velvet damsal

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by big gene, Nov 15, 2012.

  1. Nov 15, 2012 #1
    big gene Marshalltown

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    I am trying to catch a Blue Velvet Damsel in my 125 gallon tank and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to catch this fish.
     
  2. Nov 15, 2012 #2
    Travis G

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    What works for me is put the net towards the top and put a little food in the tank. When the fish comes to eat SWIPE!
     
  3. Nov 15, 2012 #3
    big gene Marshalltown

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    I tried that one and missed and now it doesn't leave the rocks to far and it just sets and waits for the food to come to it. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/sad.gif
    I am going to purchase a fish trap this weekend and try that!
     
  4. Nov 15, 2012 #4
    REEFS4ME

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    Get a large enough loose net to cover your rock work and drape it over your rocks and anchor down with a couple small rocks. Leave an opening so the fish can escape, then feed
    When the damsel comes out close the opening. It should be an easy grab from there! Good luck
     
  5. Nov 15, 2012 #5
    big gene Marshalltown

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    Hey that is a good idea, I will try this and I thank you for the idea. /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     
  6. Nov 15, 2012 #6
    marty

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    1/4 stick of dynamite and some ear plugs..

    Ive cut up a 2 liter bottle for a fish trap.. cheap and works well
     
  7. Nov 15, 2012 #7
    big gene Marshalltown

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    LOL! that is what i would love to do at this point! funny though, had me laughing.

    thanks for the bottle trap info.
     
  8. Nov 16, 2012 #8
    marty

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    Itll give ya that reason youve been looking for to rescape haha..
    good luck catchin him!
     
  9. Nov 16, 2012 #9
    big gene Marshalltown

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    Hey I just wanted to thank everyone for there ideas, I finally just took all my rock and corals out and caught it that way. I do really appreciate the ideas.
     
  10. Nov 16, 2012 #10
    joshua.jebe "DIRTYLOO" AKA waterloo iowa 50703

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    what about using a micro trout hook with a pellet formed around it on some 1lb line?
     

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