On Sun, 18 Dec 2005 16:44:02 -0400, Derek wrote:

It sound's like you have the netting under control, but it can be pretty
stressful for plecos, which tend to get their spines caught in the netting.
I've always found it easier to entice or chase them into the lower half of
a large plastic pop bottle.

When it comes to smart fish, I think these guys must be right up
there. This time when I caught him it was like he knew the drill and
settle right into the net. No squirming as I carried him to the tank
downstairs. ) ~ jan
~ jan/WA
Zone 7a