can't catch the little rascals

[fixed]

Trying to catch my niger and picasso triggers to take back to the store. The things are too darn fast, and they're on to me. This is in a 55 gal tank with 60 lbs live rock and lots of hiding places. Been trying for an hour, and they keep hiding or darting away. Is there a trick to this? Aren't we smarter than they are? Thanks.

 

[fixed]

Ok, caught the niger. Went inside a dead barnacle, and I just grabbed the whole thing and pulled him out with it. The picasso is too smart, though. Need suggestions quick. Thanks.

 

[qreef]

find a dark bottle with a bigger hole for fish too get in
then take the bottle out

then bye bye fishy

 

[rev]

If you have 2 nets use a twist tie and put them together to make them wider.Has worked for me.

 

[nyfisherman]

Trick i've learned is place a clear glass or jar on the bottom of the tank and chase the fish into it. I have two nets I don't use anymore. Chase them with your hands.

 

[kdfrosty]

Another option is to leave a net in the tank for a day or so, and let the fish get used to the net in the tank. Then it wont be so net shy.

 

[fixed]

Thanks, Got him. Used a bottle trap, as suggested, but the picasso met the same fate as the niger, into the "natural trap" of dead barnacles. Off to the store. Thanks, all.