Darn Damsels

oceanreef · 01-22-2002, 11:44 AM

I have a 55 gal reeftank with 2 damsels.One is blue and the other is black with yellow tail,my question is how do I capture these creatures without tearing down the tank, I have a very large amount of rock and would like to get these fish out so I can put other fish in! Or are there anyother fish I can put in without the damsels distroying others???Thanks so much oceanreef.. A concerned learner!!

Bughead · 01-22-2002, 03:00 PM

Tearing down the tank might be the only way. Check the archives for creative ways to capture the little buggers. One thing that might work is the plastic coke bottle trap. The directions for that should be archived. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll e-mail you the directions.

the_blue_tuna · 01-22-2002, 10:39 PM

You may also be able to "herd" them with small sheets of plexi glass.

Firefish · 01-28-2002, 10:28 AM

A trigger or lion fish might do the trick

but only if you plan on keeping these carnivores would I recomend you get one. what kind of other fish are you looking to put in the tank. Maybe if you can chase them into a hole in a rock then you can take the rock out of the water. This works great with my tang and grammer.

Justler · 01-28-2002, 10:56 AM

Keep trying with a big net... you'll eventually get them.

01-22-2002, 11:44 AM	#1
oceanreef Just Moved In Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: georgia Posts: 49	Darn Damsels I have a 55 gal reeftank with 2 damsels.One is blue and the other is black with yellow tail,my question is how do I capture these creatures without tearing down the tank, I have a very large amount of rock and would like to get these fish out so I can put other fish in! Or are there anyother fish I can put in without the damsels distroying others???Thanks so much oceanreef.. A concerned learner!!

01-22-2002, 03:00 PM	#2
Bughead Governor Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Las Vegas, NV, USA Posts: 1,152	Tearing down the tank might be the only way. Check the archives for creative ways to capture the little buggers. One thing that might work is the plastic coke bottle trap. The directions for that should be archived. If you can't find it, let me know and I'll e-mail you the directions. __________________ The road to hell is paved with good intentions, but it's the thought that counts.

01-22-2002, 10:39 PM	#3
the_blue_tuna Governor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: colorado Posts: 1,207	You may also be able to "herd" them with small sheets of plexi glass. __________________ In this hobby patience is not a virtue,,,,,its mandatory. Jim's Marine Links

01-28-2002, 10:28 AM	#4
Firefish Mayor Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Douglas, Ma Posts: 771	A trigger or lion fish might do the trick but only if you plan on keeping these carnivores would I recomend you get one. what kind of other fish are you looking to put in the tank. Maybe if you can chase them into a hole in a rock then you can take the rock out of the water. This works great with my tang and grammer. __________________ In matters of principle, stand like a rock; in matters of taste, swim with the current. -- Thomas Jefferson Last edited by Firefish; 01-28-2002 at 10:32 AM.

01-28-2002, 10:56 AM	#5
Justler Citizen Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 162	Keep trying with a big net... you'll eventually get them. __________________ Say somethin you know they might attack you for.

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