Catch a six line - Page 2

Chowder · #11 02-27-2009, 02:45 AM

I set traps up for mine and it would never go near them. I caught every other fish in the tank but never that evil evil fish. I did get great pleasure in removing it from my 65 in the tank transfer. It now resides in the tank at work where it can do what it wants without stressing out the other bullies with it.

Chris

karazy · #12 02-27-2009, 03:22 AM

you could train a mantis shrimp to stun the fish you want it to!

or just try a pop bottle trap. or if it gets really bad, a tiny hook and some mysis

brizzo · #13 02-27-2009, 05:46 AM

I built a sweet ass fish trap out of acrylic. phillybean has it, so he better post pics! It worked to catch his angel, and his six line which is now in the tank at my work

phillybean · #14 02-28-2009, 02:44 AM

Alrighty, simple enough set up that works quite well.

Trap door which is hooked up to fishing line. Once the fish swims in, drop the line. It also has a hole drilled in the top for food. Basically I put it in the tank, with the trap door held up by my mag float for a day. Then I use a turkey baster to insert some food. Then I wait...and don't leave for any snacks...and then I catch the fish

urbanhellfire · #15 02-28-2009, 04:57 AM

Very nice! It doesn't get any better than that.
Iam going to get him, it just might take some time

brizzo · #16 02-28-2009, 06:39 AM

Scraps can make treasure

BC Mosaic · #17 02-28-2009, 05:08 PM

Hey Phillybean,
Have you considered renting that contraption out? I have a nasty six line wrasse that I can't wait to get rid of!LOL

phillybean · #18 03-01-2009, 01:15 AM

I'd have no issues with it, although I'm not sure if it's mine or nazerines.

I've been thinking about having Nazerine make them and then use the money to help fund our upcoming local club.

I caught a next to impossible Pygmy Angel and a very smart, angry Six Line with it with ease. Nearly caught both at the same time but I had to get some pretzels...the six line learned his lesson but forgot a few weeks later and I got him.

BC Mosaic · #19 03-01-2009, 01:45 AM

Sell or lease/rent I'm in. The sooner the better. This 6 line stress machine is leading me to drink or hand grenades! LOL
Cheers

barefootjimmy · #20 03-01-2009, 02:27 AM

Ha! Sadistically, I'm glad to hear there is more of us out there! I was so bloody angry trying to nab my 6-line I almost drained my tank! I tried netting him, which didn't even get me close. Then I tried trapping him with a bottle similar to the cool plexiglass contraption posted. I tried for days and I kept thinking "How does one catch a fish?" Then it hit me...all those times going out with my Grandfather on the lake. Get some fishing line and a hook! I found a tiny hook and pinched down the barb as to not damage the fish when I pull it out(however I was so angry I was going to cook him up with some chips), and put just a tiny bit of his favourite shrimp on the end. I had the piglet out within 5 minutes after a quick jerk on the line and into the sump. The hook came out easily and didn't even phase him. He went to a nice home soon after (no I didn't eat him, and he lives in a nice aquarium).

Not the ideal way to catch a pet, but it was way less stress on his tank mates, and you dont need to tear down your system.