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Old 04-03-2009, 03:36 PM
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Default How to catch a large fish in a reef tank

I need to take my very large rabbitfish out of my reef tank. I have a fish trap but it's POS, and I think the fish is too large to even have a chance of catching her with that method.

I saw people mention barbless hooks (don't want to do it, but have no choice), and I was wondering about the damage it may do to the fish, and the damage the fish will do in the struggle. I don't go fishing, so my knowledge or lack there of is limited... How do I get a venomous fish off a hook without doing damage and would rubber gloves be enough for a large angry fish for protection. I worry about the gloves since I may not feel how hard I might have to grab the fish and hurt her.

I have a 90g tank for her to go into until I find a home (she is free to a good home), or I take her to the LFS. She has doubled in size in four months and is getting too big for my 260g. My husband calls the the tuna. My tangs are also picking on her and due to her peaceful nature I feel it is best for her to go to a new home.

Any advice or insight on what the best way to remove her would be greatly appreciated. I really like this fish but this has to get done.... I am hoping I don't have to rip the tank apart to get her so I am going to try every other option first. I am putting the fish trap out now but have my doubts about it.

What is the best way to use the fish trap successfully as well? The door never wants to close when I do test runs with it, so I don't want to screw up any chances I may have with this method.
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