how to catch fish ?

[Van-rookie]

my small puffer accidentally got loose in my reef tank a couple of days ago and i haven't manage to catch it again.

does anyone know the easy way to catch a puffer without moving the rocks & corals ? if i fail to catch it, what is the chance that it not nip on my corals ?

thanks

[Salmon King]

Coax him out with food

[Van-rookie]

tried that...but he is too clever and fast. Guest I have to be more patient

[andresont]

inverted 2L soda bottle with cut out neck and an air tube on the other end to "pump" food in, worked like a charm for me.
In fact way better then comersial "box" traps made from acrylic

[Salmon King]

try clam or mussel.That is there favorate food

[Joe Reefer]

Go to your local fishing store that sells fly fishing gear. Ask to see there really small hooks and get some line too. Then tip the hook with a mysis and fish away. I have used this method on tangs, gobies, triggers, wrasses, rabbitfish etc. All I do is dangle the baited hook in the same spot I ussually add food. Watch closely that the targeted fish is going to take it, and bam! this whole process take about a minute. I should have really video taped this the last time I did this. Here is a picture of the fishing rig.

[Van-rookie]

Thanks all....

I think I will try with the soda bottle and clam/mussle.
I a bit afraid to use the hook because other fishes which belong in the reef tank might be the one biting the bait not the puffer. Also I am afraid I will hurt the the fish with the hook.

[Murminator]

I word shop-vac if he is small enough....I have a couple damsels that are going to meet the shop-vac just make sure you clean it out real good 1st

[Richard_Dicosimo]

so im kinda curious this could be an amusing storry. how does a puffer accidently get loose?

Richard

[mark]

I want to see his fishing video.