Full sps reef, how to catch a powder blue?
 

My tank is pretty packed I am wondering what the best way is to catch a powder blue tang. They are not that dumb.... I have a fish trap that I plan to leave in for a month so he gets comfortable and then later on put in some nori on a rock. Anyone had success stories catching theirs please share them!

Cut a sheet of egg crate that is the correct width of your tank. Move the rock over a few inches. Tie food to a rock and put it in the corner. When he swims to that side of the tank drop the egg crate.

what size tank? If my tank was smaller and I had a container big enough, I'd drain the tank, pick up the fish and put the water back in. Easy :)

That's a good suggestion, easier said than done on a large tank with minimal aquascape, my tank is packed with corals I can hardly find space for a fish trap. There is only enough room for a magnet cleaner on the sides and coral sit right up to the front pane... I know I wish I had a larger tank but it's on the second floor with minimal support, there is a double garage underneath.

I used black signboard to catch fish before in my 120g when I was shutting it down and it's easy to catch fish once they're right to the corner.

time to go fishing!! barbless fishing hook...

Ever try that?? It never works :)

That would end up just like when I go fishing in a lake or river. I'd end up with 4 chromis and no tangs :(.

Yes good suggestion, that is one sure way to catch a fish, I used this trick before and would work well if he doesn't bury himself in the rockwork. I am embarrassed to say my tank is only a 75g, but as soon as the fish is caught he will be going to a much larger home, which is what is best for this beauty.

I recently help my friend set up a 180g bowfront, we aquascaped with lots of room for the fish to grow out!

Easy for you to say Peter, I will make you a deal, help me catch both my tangs and I will help you carry your new 220 into your house, deal?

I am leaning toward draining the tank, that is going to be the easiest and least stress on both the fish and I....