Bi-Color Blenny trapped in Overflow.

Mylo · 07/03/2008, 09:17 AM

So as the subject explains, I have a Bi-Color blenny that moved himself into the over flow of my tank. How in the world can I get him out of there? I have 2 pipes in the way when I try to catch him and I surely don't want to remove the pipes or he will get sux down the one through my plumbing. Any ideas anyone?

MalHavoc · 07/03/2008, 09:24 AM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

Rysam · 07/03/2008, 09:29 AM

i just had to remove EVERY rock in my 135 display to catch a bi-colored acro killer. to me it would be worth it to send the fish on a ride but im angry with mine at the moment.
good luck!!

joshkennedy07 · 07/03/2008, 10:56 AM

I think removing the plumbing might be the only way here and it's pretty easy as long as you didn't glue it. Those blennies are quick.

I would remove bottom plumbing (under the tank) first and rig it to drain into a different container. Then remove the risers and stick a small net down there to get the blenny to retreat to the bulkhead holes.

Mylo · 07/03/2008, 11:05 AM

The only issue is that under the tank everything is hard plumbed (glued) and it travels about 20 feet to my garage. I might just let him go for the ride.

crazywesc · 07/03/2008, 07:34 PM

I wish my blenny would get stuck in something or just jump out. I have been trying to catch him for a week now.

ClarionAngel · 07/03/2008, 07:55 PM

I left mine in the overflow and it found its way into the refuge.

Frank AZ · 07/03/2008, 07:58 PM

I had a goby get in mine - I put in a few unions when I did the plumbing - removed the plumbing,, put a 5 gal bucket under the bulkhead, removed the doroso - and voila - goby was in the 5 gallon bucket below.

Reassemble - and I was all done!

filippo · 07/03/2008, 08:52 PM

why removing the plumbing? i would never do that - it would take me too much time; beside the fact that i would mess with the entire tank system - no way!

get a net that fits your overflow, and probably a little bigger. attach a long tiny piece of wood at the opposite ends of the net, or use some nylon wire if you like. let the net sink down the overflow. then when bringing the net back up, make sure the net is covering the whole area, this way it'll be hard for your fish to escape. yes, let's go fishing!

i understand that you got pvc in your overflow, but the net thing works well with just a little bit of patience.

also, i would suggest installing a similar net when building a new tank. this way you can build it better and in detail, which will be ready and 100% functional if and when you need it.

good luck

07/03/2008, 09:17 AM	#1
Mylo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 30	Bi-Color Blenny trapped in Overflow. So as the subject explains, I have a Bi-Color blenny that moved himself into the over flow of my tank. How in the world can I get him out of there? I have 2 pipes in the way when I try to catch him and I surely don't want to remove the pipes or he will get sux down the one through my plumbing. Any ideas anyone?

07/03/2008, 09:24 AM	#2
MalHavoc Infinitely Prolonged Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 10,850	This thread has been moved to the current forum. __________________ Jason "Empathy, he once had decided, must be limited to herbivores or anyhow omnivores who could depart from a meat diet. Because, ultimately, the empathic gift blurred the boundaries between hunter and victim, between the successful and the defeated." -- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K Dick

07/03/2008, 09:29 AM	#3
Rysam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: paradise california Posts: 1,000	i just had to remove EVERY rock in my 135 display to catch a bi-colored acro killer. to me it would be worth it to send the fish on a ride but im angry with mine at the moment. good luck!! __________________ Josh “Seek advice but use your own common sense” Yiddish Proverb quote “Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn.” Benjamin Franklin Current Tank Info: 135 reef

07/03/2008, 10:56 AM	#4
joshkennedy07 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Posts: 248	I think removing the plumbing might be the only way here and it's pretty easy as long as you didn't glue it. Those blennies are quick. I would remove bottom plumbing (under the tank) first and rig it to drain into a different container. Then remove the risers and stick a small net down there to get the blenny to retreat to the bulkhead holes.

07/03/2008, 11:05 AM	#5
Mylo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 30	The only issue is that under the tank everything is hard plumbed (glued) and it travels about 20 feet to my garage. I might just let him go for the ride.

07/03/2008, 07:34 PM	#6
crazywesc Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 210	I wish my blenny would get stuck in something or just jump out. I have been trying to catch him for a week now.

07/03/2008, 07:55 PM	#7
ClarionAngel Moved On Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 34	I left mine in the overflow and it found its way into the refuge.

07/03/2008, 07:58 PM	#8
Frank AZ Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 531	I had a goby get in mine - I put in a few unions when I did the plumbing - removed the plumbing,, put a 5 gal bucket under the bulkhead, removed the doroso - and voila - goby was in the 5 gallon bucket below. Reassemble - and I was all done!

07/03/2008, 08:52 PM	#9
filippo Moved On Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Milano, Italy (Tempe, AZ) Posts: 623	why removing the plumbing? i would never do that - it would take me too much time; beside the fact that i would mess with the entire tank system - no way! get a net that fits your overflow, and probably a little bigger. attach a long tiny piece of wood at the opposite ends of the net, or use some nylon wire if you like. let the net sink down the overflow. then when bringing the net back up, make sure the net is covering the whole area, this way it'll be hard for your fish to escape. yes, let's go fishing! i understand that you got pvc in your overflow, but the net thing works well with just a little bit of patience. also, i would suggest installing a similar net when building a new tank. this way you can build it better and in detail, which will be ready and 100% functional if and when you need it. good luck