Fish Trap ?????

meowzer

meowzer

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OK...I HAVE HAD IT!!...I am tired of being terrorized by 2 3 spot black damsels...DEVILS THEY ARE
SOOOO I have tried all my tricks....nets, trickery, home made contraptions
I am going to buy a trap....IDC anymore about the price
BUTTTT..all I seem to find is this one...it's $50, and I just want to know if anyone has had any experiences with it
THANKS
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florida joe

florida joe

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I particularly do not like that trap because the angle makes the door slow to close if it closes as all
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by florida joe
http:///forum/post/3129140
I particularly do not like that trap because the angle makes the door slow to close if it closes as all
Can you recommend a different one? I am sure I can find it somewhere
 
flower

flower

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I saw a homemade fish trap on the site...a litter bottle was used and the top part cut an inverted...$50.00 to catch a fish seems excessive.
I would get a big net and leave it in the tank until the fish get used to it and show no fear...don't feed the fish a couple of days, then put food in it...when a devil swims in you draw it out fast. But you would have to stand right over it when you bait it.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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I have tried all that Flower...that is why I am soooo frustrated...At this point $50 would be well worth it to get rid of these beasts......I'd

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them if I could....that's how much I have come to hate them..
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3129150
I have tried all that Flower...that is why I am soooo frustrated...At this point $50 would be well worth it to get rid of these beasts......I'd

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them if I could....that's how much I have come to hate them..

If the litter bottle didn't work, I doubt this one would either...unless the bottle failed to hold together. Then a better made trap would make sense. LOL...did you put a pic of yourself in there or a fake finger??? LOL
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3129157

If the litter bottle didn't work, I doubt this one would either...unless the bottle failed to hold together. Then a better made trap would make sense. LOL...did you put a pic of yourself in there or a fake finger??? LOL
that is so funny....
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3129162

failed to explain..I was asking a question in spite of the silly part...what caused the bottle trap to fail?
OOPS...I didn't use the bottle one....sorry....LOL...I meant all the nets, screens, etc....maybe I'll see if my husband wants to try to make the bottle thing before I buy one....IDK...I'm just aggravated....I have to search for that bottle trap thread now too..LOL
 
flower

flower

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3129165
OOPS...I didn't use the bottle one....sorry....LOL...I meant all the nets, screens, etc....maybe I'll see if my husband wants to try to make the bottle thing before I buy one....IDK...I'm just aggravated....I have to search for that bottle trap thread now too..LOL

Well..at least you finally are actively getting rid of those evil finger nippers.
 
meowzer

meowzer

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Originally Posted by Flower
http:///forum/post/3129170

Well..at least you finally are actively getting rid of those evil finger nippers.
LOL...I have been trying on and off...with NO luck...

THIS TIME...They are going....one way or another
 
meowzer

meowzer

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LOL...OK...I found the DIY bottle trap with google..lol
We are going to buy a 2 litre bottle tonight...and make the trap
hopefully I will have it in tomorrow
 
bonerac

bonerac

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i will be watching this one close to see how it work i've been trying to get a three stiped out of my tank for over a year now. i'm ready to get a small hook and some line and go fishing!!!!!!!
 
jemshores

jemshores

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Originally Posted by bonerac
http:///forum/post/3129176
i will be watching this one close to see how it work i've been trying to get a three stiped out of my tank for over a year now. i'm ready to get a small hook and some line and go fishing!!!!!!!

I would try the hook....you can buy very, very small ones on about a 6" piece of fishing line and bend/clip the barb down. I fish alot but do not eat fish...so its catch and release in our house. For that small moment he is on the hook it is quite humane. He will slide right off in the bag and out the door he goes!
 
nissan577

nissan577

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Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3129124
OK...I HAVE HAD IT!!...I am tired of being terrorized by 2 3 spot black damsels...DEVILS THEY ARE! Nissan My Son was right! they are sucky!

HAHA i told you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! damsels are devils! and they suck! even you said it!
 
noah's nemo

noah's nemo

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The 2 liter bottle does work!It took 2 days ,but i got my damsels out.You will probably have to release a couple other curious fish from time to time,but it did work.Good luck.
 
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