Melanurus Wrasse

[DYIguy]

I've had it for almost a year, now full grown- beautiful fish, but I think my tank is too small for it- 75g with a lot of rock- it spend most of the day doing laps. I think it would be better in a 90/120g. problem is catching it- I can't/ won't pull the tank apart to get it- then when I do catch it- I'd have to rehome it the same day- I thought about the LFS, but it has bare bottom tanks
Any suggestions appreciated

 

[MadReefer]

Mine was in an 80g for about 6 years ad I think its fine in the 75g. Mine did become a bully though.

 

[DYIguy]

Mine was in an 80g for about 6 years ad I think its fine in the 75g. Mine did become a bully though.

Not a bully, just swims non stop most of the time- kind of drive me nuts too- all my other fish are chill

 

[redfishbluefish]

I've had a whole bunch of luck with a bottle trap....with one little modification....you cut a small hole in the side to fit the end of a turkey baster. Put the trap in your tank....actually leave the trap in your tank so the fish become use to it. Now fill the turkey baster with some delicious food.....I use mysis. Put the turkey baster in the hole and squirt in the food. Leaving the baster in the hole, every so often (especially if the subject fish is close), give the baster a squirt causing the food in the trap to spin around.....almost like a snow-globe. The fish will see this and dart in. I've had good success with this method.

 

[DYIguy]

I've had a whole bunch of luck with a bottle trap....with one little modification....you cut a small hole in the side to fit the end of a turkey baster. Put the trap in your tank....actually leave the trap in your tank so the fish become use to it. Now fill the turkey baster with some delicious food.....I use mysis. Put the turkey baster in the hole and squirt in the food. Leaving the baster in the hole, every so often (especially if the subject fish is close), give the baster a squirt causing the food in the trap to spin around.....almost like a snow-globe. The fish will see this and dart in. I've had good success with this method.

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Thanks, but I have to a new home before I can try this out, and hope it works

 

[ericrodriguez]

I've had a whole bunch of luck with a bottle trap....with one little modification....you cut a small hole in the side to fit the end of a turkey baster. Put the trap in your tank....actually leave the trap in your tank so the fish become use to it. Now fill the turkey baster with some delicious food.....I use mysis. Put the turkey baster in the hole and squirt in the food. Leaving the baster in the hole, every so often (especially if the subject fish is close), give the baster a squirt causing the food in the trap to spin around.....almost like a snow-globe. The fish will see this and dart in. I've had good success with this method.

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I have used it too!! Although I use glue to keep the 2 piece together

 

[MadReefer]

I've had a whole bunch of luck with a bottle trap....with one little modification....you cut a small hole in the side to fit the end of a turkey baster. Put the trap in your tank....actually leave the trap in your tank so the fish become use to it. Now fill the turkey baster with some delicious food.....I use mysis. Put the turkey baster in the hole and squirt in the food. Leaving the baster in the hole, every so often (especially if the subject fish is close), give the baster a squirt causing the food in the trap to spin around.....almost like a snow-globe. The fish will see this and dart in. I've had good success with this method.

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I agree whole heartedly. It may take a few days but it does work. I used magnets to hold it against the glass which made it easier.

 

[redfishbluefish]

I have used it too!! Although I use glue to keep the 2 piece together

How do you get the fish out?

 

[MadReefer]

I made the mistake if using staples the first time. Had to keep one end of trap in the tank while I cut the other side to get the fish out.

 

[ericrodriguez]

How do you get the fish out?

I made a small hole with thread

 

[Salted]

Thanks, but I have to a new home before I can try this out, and hope it works

Can’t you toss it in your 40? I could lend you a light and power head.

 

[DYIguy]

Can’t you toss it in your 40? I could lend you a light and power head.

40 has water in it, but hasn't been run in ages- would have to do a complete new cycle etc. Actually thought about it since things seem to be doing well in the 70, but it's Spring and I'm busy with other things now- should have happened 3 months ago when I couldn't walk lol. I have lights, power heads and heaters