In my tank i have two suckerloaches ( algae eaters) and they have got to bog for the tank- they also have a habbit of killing other fish - that is how powerful they are! Im trying to get rid of them but nobody wants them even the pet store, also they are immpossible to catch, what is the best way to get the 2 out? and also what should i do with them?
Anyways suits me!
Thanks,
Danny
2007-07-11 07:10:30 · 8 answers · asked by DANNY 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
If they are the only fish in the tank, drain the water very low to aid in catching them. I have even seen people scoop out one spot of the gravel and drain the water so low that it's the only place there is still water. Of course, you will need to have water for the bag to put them in.
If all else fails you can always take them to the humane society or animal shelter in your area.
MM
2007-07-11 07:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Algae Eaters and Suckermouth Loaches are 2 completel different fish. The Loaches are not aggressive at all, so it sounds like you either have a Plecostomus (Pleco) or an Algae Eater. Both Algae Eaters and Plecos can become quite aggressive. Put an ad in the classifieds to see if you can get rid of it. Before putting out an add, you should probably find out what kind of fish it is though...
Pleco pics-http://www.fishlore.com/fish-pictures/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=pleco
Algae Eater pics-http://www.fishlore.com/fish-pictures/thumbnails.php?album=search&search=chinese%20algae%20eater
Do not try to net Plecos, some have spines in their fins that can become impossible to remove from nets, instead, scoop it into a large cup, then put it in a clean bucket (that never had soap/chemicals in it with tank water.)
Nosoop4u
2007-07-11 07:22:17 · answer #2 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buy a fish trap instead of draining your tanks as for getting rid of them call the LFS in your area see if another store might be interested in them of post a sign at the store.
2007-07-15 06:48:13 · answer #3 · answered by Ramoth41 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take them to a shelter or maybe a small owned fish store might take them. I have a family owned pet shop near me and they take in all kinds of animals. That would be the best solution. Usually people give their fish to me however I am getting a little crowded at my house right now.
2007-07-12 05:21:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have never heard of that before..sucker loaches usually cling to the tank and suck algae.
2007-07-14 07:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drain the water to catch, grow a pair and kill the stupid things.
2007-07-11 07:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by sharp32548 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a BB or air gun and shoot them......problem sorted!
2007-07-11 07:31:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
try to sell it on ebay or somthing thats what i would do.
2007-07-11 07:15:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋