Catching a 5 striped damsel

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  1. smiley

    smiley Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I may catch a cheetah but not this guy :angry:..Any suggestions please...I have live rocks and just cant swither the net around the tank...He plays too smart...Reminds me of the Mono fish in my 55G Brackish tank ;D
     
    smiley, May 30, 2010
    smiley, May 30, 2010
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  2. crappyballer

    crappyballer Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    leave the net u are trying to catch him with in the tank for a few days and or bait the net with food and just let it swim to you
     
    crappyballer, May 30, 2010
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  3. smiley

    smiley Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    hmm bait with food...Thats gonna be this weekend fishing :D
     
    smiley, May 30, 2010
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  4. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    a bottle trap normally works with damsels, they are a PITA to catch tho, very fast!
     
    phoenixhieghts, May 30, 2010
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  5. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    If all else fails a baited size 15 fly hook with the barb bent down will work.
     
    reefmonkey, May 30, 2010
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