what is the best way to catch fish? I am trying to transfer my barbs to another aquarium...details?

Question

I am trying to move my barbs to another aquarium, but they are too fast! what is the best way to catch that, without stressing them out, like I just did. thanks

I wrote "that" I meant "them"

Answer 1

OK, the absolute easiest way to catch fast fish is to get TWO NETS (nets are cheap, I have about ten that are all different sizes). Nobody (fish) eludes me!

Depending on the size of your tank, the nets should be about half as wide as the tank is wide (if your tank is 12" wide, then get two 6" nets). Leave one motionless with an edge in the corner of the tank and chase the fish with the other net. As they dart away from the moving net and into the corner all you do is move the outside edge of the net 45 degrees and trap them against the glass.

Move the net slowly up the side of the glass until you reach the top and then slowly place your hand up to the glass (don't tap on it!) and they will swim away from your hand back into the net and you can lift it out without losing the fish.

I have caught many loaches, sharks, barbs and other speed demons who thought they were too fast to be netted with this little secret that is no longer a secret. I was just waiting for someone to ask the question to let it out.

It can be used without completely gutting a tank of all its decorations, too, if you are careful. Less stress on the fish and the fish owner... Be sure to add some stress coat to the new tank when you move them in. Also be sure to have a shot of stress reliever yourself when you are done....

Good luck!

Answer 2

I worked at a pet shop called dolphin pet village for about 3 years and there are many ways to catch fast fish. the best way and im saying it is the best way! to remove everything in your tank and you will be able to catch them no problem. Not lieing every time customers wanted cichlids i had to remove 8 large rocsk and 5 small rocks catch the fish bag it replace the rocks and do it another 3 or 4 times that day. you can put a small plastic container on the bottom have the opening pointing to the ride and put food in there and trap them. But the best way i guarantee you remove every object in the tank and you will catch your barbs with no stress!!!

Answer 3

If you have other fish in the aquarium with the barbs, it might be easier to catch them if you move the other fish out of that tank first then put them back in. or you can try to back them into a corner where the only place they can go is into the net.

Answer 4

Use a clear rigid container,the largest that will fit easily in the tank.It should have a large opening,like a large canning jar. Place it at one end of the tank,and use the net to gently herd as many as you can into the container. Place the net over the mouth of the container,and remove the fish to the container that you will use to acclimate them to the new tank.The most shock-free way to transfer them is to use the slow drip method.----Good luck.----PeeTee

Answer 5

Hi!
Depending on the size of your tank, use the biggest net you can to swoop down and catch them. It helps to remove some decorations and plants first to prevent possible injury. Another thing is patience.

I have a 10-gallon tank and use a medium-sized net to catch my guppies and swords. Make sure the net is made of soft mesh.

Answer 6

Empty some water out of the tank. Or use some sort of divider to make the space they can swim in smaller. With my bottom feeders, all I have to do is lure them into a cave they like and bag that.

Answer 7

I've always had good luck with waiting until they are hungry then putting a small amount of food in the net itself. Set the net inside and they will come to check it out. When they do net em.

Answer 8

well its best to just rest the net on the bottom, and let it sit, when one swims over, scoop it from under

and make sure you acclimate to the next tank