How do I catch fish in reeftank?

[kfowler]

Originally Posted by Scavenger

Hook and line work great. I've even used a fishhook cut off at the shaft (just the straight part of hook) impailed with bait, to wean picky eaters off live food only.

Here are a couple tips I'd like to add.

1: Use a hook small enough to get in its mouth, but not easily swallowed.
2: Snip or squeeze the barb with plyers.
3: Any fishing store with fly tying materials will have hooks right down to the size of a gnat.
4: If you are a fisherman, ignore the instinct to "Set the hook!"
5: Don't wait for a for sure hookup, pull out right away on the fish hitting the hook. This avoids swallowing hook.
6: have a large fish fallout zone and fish pickup method ready incase you loose it off the hook.
7: a valid fishing licence! <wink>

Thanks for the tip.

I have been trying to catch 2 overly agressive damsels for the past week or so.

I've tried the DIY 2L bottle trap with no suck luck. (I could catch any other fish but the damsels)

I finally went to canadian tire and bought a small fly hook and line last night and caught the first of the 2. Hopefully tonight I can snag the other one.