How to catch a Pseudochromis

I have one Pseudochromis in my tank and to be honest I want him out. He's
killed all of my Blemys, Royal grama as well as my shrimp and one Damsel. He
has out stayed his welcome in the main tank. The question is; how do I
capture him to put rehouse him in a smaller tank. Everytime I place a net in
the tank, he takes off like a jack rabbit. I really dont want to take out 75
lbs of live rock just to get him out.. there has to be an easier way.

Thanks

Most local fish stores have a fish trap you can rent for 5.00 per day. That
should do the trick.

"Peter Pan" wrote in
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I have one Pseudochromis in my tank and to be honest I want him out.
He's killed all of my Blemys, Royal grama as well as my shrimp and one
Damsel. He has out stayed his welcome in the main tank. The question
is; how do I capture him to put rehouse him in a smaller tank.
Everytime I place a net in the tank, he takes off like a jack rabbit.
I really dont want to take out 75 lbs of live rock just to get him
out.. there has to be an easier way.

Thanks



If he's not real big, you could use the coke bottle trap. You take a 20
oz plastic coke bottle and cut off the top at the shoulder, where it
flares out. You invert this part into the bottom part. Put a bit of food
in the bottom and set the whole thing in the tank. The funnel shaped top
lets the fish in, but not out. I did this with a dottyback, and had him
in 20 minutes.


HTH,
Mark

This worked great for me. I didn't find a rental place but, odds are,
you'll want to keep this thing.

http://www.geocities.com/bryg30/100106-fishtrap.jpg

B


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I have one Pseudochromis in my tank and to be honest I want him out. He's
killed all of my Blemys, Royal grama as well as my shrimp and one Damsel.
He
has out stayed his welcome in the main tank. The question is; how do I
capture him to put rehouse him in a smaller tank. Everytime I place a net
in
the tank, he takes off like a jack rabbit. I really dont want to take out
75
lbs of live rock just to get him out.. there has to be an easier way.

Thanks

"Peter Pan" wrote in message
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I have one Pseudochromis in my tank and to be honest I want him out. He's
killed all of my Blemys, Royal grama as well as my shrimp and one Damsel.
He
has out stayed his welcome in the main tank. The question is; how do I
capture him to put rehouse him in a smaller tank. Everytime I place a net
in
the tank, he takes off like a jack rabbit. I really dont want to take out
75
lbs of live rock just to get him out.. there has to be an easier way.

Thanks

Use some fairy dust, Peter. lol

George

Use some fairy dust, Peter. lol

George

I tried that, but the fish can't find it's Happy thought

"Peter Pan" wrote in message
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Use some fairy dust, Peter. lol

George

I tried that, but the fish can't find it's Happy thought

Hahaha! I'm glad you have a sense of humour.

George

"Peter Pan" wrote in message
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I have one Pseudochromis in my tank and to be honest I want him out. He's
killed all of my Blemys, Royal grama as well as my shrimp and one Damsel.

Sorry to hear about your lost fish----
What kind of Pseudochromis did the damage?

Sorry to hear about your lost fish----
What kind of Pseudochromis did the damage?

I dont know what his real name is, but he's all Purple, he's a very pretty
fish, I'm just tired of paying for his expensive diet.He can eat brine like
everyone else

"Peter Pan" wrote in message
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Sorry to hear about your lost fish----
What kind of Pseudochromis did the damage?

I dont know what his real name is, but he's all Purple, he's a very pretty
fish, I'm just tired of paying for his expensive diet.He can eat brine
like
everyone else

There are Purple Peudochromis---which are supposed to be very aggressive.
Then there are Fridmani--- which are also Purple---but are supposed to be
relatively peaceful for the species. I was hoping to get a Fridmani---but I
dont want a killer!