fish trap

[deelucky]

does anybody in the bronx or manhattan has a fish trap i can borrow?thanks.

 

[herman]

If you cant come accross a trap, which has only a small chance of success, when you first turn on the lights, the fish experience a moment of "blindness". You can catch them very easily then. Works for me every time.
HTH
Herman

 

[kris]

Anyone have plans for a DIY fish trap they can share? Thanks

 

[heuerfan]

Here is what i use.



Clear container held by the mag float. There is fishing line tied to the lid and holes drilled into the container so i can use a long tube to squirt food into container. Eventually the fish will learn to eat from there once they get used to the container. Once they are in, just pull fish line and your done.

What are you trying to catch?

Good luck,
Steven

 

[kris]

Trying to catch a little Vanderbuilt chromis. How close to the top of the tank do you position the box?
Thanks,
Ken

 

[deelucky]

If you cant come accross a trap, which has only a small chance of success, when you first turn on the lights, the fish experience a moment of "blindness". You can catch them very easily then. Works for me every time.
HTH
Herman

that sounds good let me ask you if the lights come on at 6:30 and i put in some food before turning on the light will this increase success?im going to give that a try and i will also try the container and mag float.thanks guys.

 

[heuerfan]

Trying to catch a little Vanderbuilt chromis. How close to the top of the tank do you position the box?
Thanks,
Ken

You can position the box anywhere you like. For really difficult fish, you can place a big piece of live rock on top of it that way the fish will feel comfortable going in the box to get the food.

Here a closer pic and video clip



Click here to watch fishtrap

Good luck!