I will be moving soon so must somehow relocate all six of my tanks and their
inhabitants with me. My question (a dumb one, probably) is how do you move
shrimp safely?

I bought my shrimp online, so I didn't get the benefit of watching anyone catch
and bag the shrimp. They seem to be pretty quick when they want to be, and
when I tried to move a shrimp from one tank to another, I couldn't catch him
with my net (well, I did but then he would just scurry right out before I had a
chance to get the net out of the tank).

Also, I notice that they have little pincers on the ends of their....front legs
(or arms?). How strong are these and can they pinch you?? (don't laugh at me,
please)

So...any tips on how to catch these guys and safely relocate them? I recall
that they came shipped with a little piece of foam in their bags, and I believe
I read that this is necessary to give them something to cling onto, else they
become overstressed and can easily get sick/die.

Please help..I need all I can for what I'm sure will soon become the move from
hell.

Erica
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