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Tips to catch Bristlenose
Hi all
I want to tranfer a 3in bristlenose from a heavily planted tank to a new cichlid tank I've setup. Any tips on how to catch her without destroying the plants? Thanks Leong |
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Tips to catch Bristlenose
Leong Goh wrote in message ... Hi all I want to tranfer a 3in bristlenose from a heavily planted tank to a new cichlid tank I've setup. Any tips on how to catch her without destroying the plants? Thanks Leong Does it have a favourite hidey hole? If not, introduce a 6-8 inch piece of dark plastic pipe, or even a terra cotta flowerpot. Once the fish enters this cave, it is as good as caught. Try to avoid using a net as their spiny fins can get quite entangled, causing fin damage and ruining the net. Have patience. I wish you a world of luck. Jim |
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Tips to catch Bristlenose
Xref: 127.0.0.1 rec.aquaria.freshwater.plants:75298
"Jim Brown" wrote in message ... Does it have a favourite hidey hole? I had to damn near drain my 75 to get the 3 pl*cos outa there. I read the pipe/jar idea on a website before my attempt, but they wouldn't go anywhere near the pvc i put in there. Damn, they're quick. Ended up catching them by hand. They seemed to take it rather well, and seem much happier in the fish-only tinfoil tank. I think the danios stressed em out. |
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Tips to catch Bristlenose
My 3" Bristlenose always attached itself to the bottom of a piece of wood. I
simply lifted out the wood until the bottom 3/4 was still submerged. I then put a large net underneath it and lifted it out. The Bristlenose just fell into the net when the water ran out..... So use some bogwood - It won't let go until its out of the water.... |
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Tips to catch Bristlenose
"Martin" wrote in message ... My 3" Bristlenose always attached itself to the bottom of a piece of wood. I simply lifted out the wood until the bottom 3/4 was still submerged. I then put a large net underneath it and lifted it out. The Bristlenose just fell into the net when the water ran out..... So use some bogwood - It won't let go until its out of the water.... Thanks for the suggestions. I had noticed bristlenoses attached to wood in other tanks, but never thought of doing this, the wood in this tank is way too large. I've put another bit of wood in tonight and hopefully she will like it enough to use your idea. No luck with the PVC pipe so far... |
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