Is it possible for me to take my pet trout for a swim in local rivers or canals? I have lead for it that I have made using the old plastic bit from a four pack. The problem is that it damages him everytime I put it on and remove it. Are there specially made fish leads. I would preferably like one with those extending handle things like you can get for dogs.
2006-09-01 03:54:46 · 27 answers · asked by Barry Von Leotard III 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
I thought your question was hilarious, but reading the answers.... kept me rolling. I think it's cute you want to take your pet fish for a swim. I can see you are quirky like me. If you wanted to make a harness, you will have to use something that will not cut into your fish. I would try something like a soft, preferably slick fabric with holes cut for his fins. You could form it to his body to hold him in, though it might be hard to get good measurments on a wily fish. If you could though, this would make a perfect harness and you could attach a leash to the fabric too. I would attach the leash to the tail end of the fabric, high enough up that it doesn't interfere with his tail movements, yet low enough that you won't hurt him by pulling back on him. Good luck, I would be most excited to find out what you end up doing
2006-09-01 04:38:10 · answer #1 · answered by nurse betty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have fun, but remember not to try and swim up river as that would maybe confuse him and make him think he's a salmon. Unless he is very secure in his troutness and in that case swim where ever the hell you like. As for the lead thing, you should maybe try dental floss! A minty fresh fish after a swim ahhhh now there's a thing of beauty!
2006-09-01 04:06:07 · answer #2 · answered by kookiboo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but it is illegal to let fish kept in tanks swim in rivers/ponds/lakes etc. in case infections or parasites decimate the local fish population. This includes trout.
Maybe you should just try filling your paddling pool in the back garden and, after dechlorinating it, have a swim in there with it? Or if you have a large bath (remember they don't like bubble bath)? Afterwards it can go back into it's normal home.
If you're intent on the harness, I suggest using 1mm neoprene to make a little wetsuit and attach a cord to that.
2006-09-01 04:36:33 · answer #3 · answered by Al 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of any such thing as a fish harness. My only advice for you is, if you're going to take it for a swim in a river, first make sure there are no large fish or other animals in the river that will eat it. I would also take it to the calmest area you can find; letting it swim in rapids could injure it, especially with a harness on.
2006-09-01 03:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try a fishing harness that some fishermen use to keep their catches still while they continue fishing. I don't know if it would hurt the fish, though. You could try and order one online, but I don't know if these fish leashes are available... I wouldn't attempt anything without first checking to see if it damaged your pet in any way though.
By the way, very cool to have a pet trout. ;)
2006-09-01 04:10:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i will sell you a ergonimacally designed fish lead, I have one especially for a trout ! How lucky ! Just send me a cheque for £500, and I will send the lead in the post !
2006-09-01 04:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by stdaveuk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-30 05:57:23 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just train him to come back when he is called then you won't need the harness so no damage to him! Think he'll like the local river more than the canal though.
2006-09-01 04:02:01 · answer #8 · answered by sue_k3851 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put a hook in his mouth, this will enable you to pull him back in and he won't kiss any other stray trout of the opposite sex. This species is disgusted by body piercings.
2006-09-01 04:15:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep ur trout at home. Stop acting a cod.
2006-09-01 22:14:28 · answer #10 · answered by Wildwagon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋