I freakin watched him do it!!!! - Page 2

stewie24 · 03/15/2006, 09:25 PM

I say go fishin! Its not every day that you can fish in saltwater without leaving your own house!

In all seriousness, try the non barbed hook method first. Many people have done it with great success! (and who knows what else you might snag along the way.)

Stewie

marino420td · 03/15/2006, 10:14 PM

I had the same problem with a bi-color blenny. I made a trap from a 20 oz plastic soda bottle. Cut the top 1/3 of the bottle off. Invert the top and insert it into the large opening just created by the cut. Secure with super glue or epoxy. Put some frozen food inside the bottle and place it near his favorite hideout. Now wait. It took 3 days but he finally swam in and could not get out. The opening was not large enough for any other of my fish to enter.

thereefmaster · 03/15/2006, 10:25 PM

that fishing thing is funny...

jpfelix · 03/15/2006, 10:31 PM

drain it. the corals and clams will be fine. although i've had fish survive in a "dry" rock for 2 days and then suddenly appear in the rock bin after water is added.

dwd5813 · 03/15/2006, 11:35 PM

i am gonna have to take a hook with me next time i go to the lfs. think they will let me hang out and fish? i might have to do this for fun in my cichlid tank.... jk

nemofish2217 · 03/15/2006, 11:36 PM

Ladies and Gentlemen...... "WE GOT HIM!"

yep, had to do a little re-aquascaping.....but fortunately did not have to tear the whole thing down....the tear down ended up being easier than i thought it would be because he stayed in his little hole the whole time.... plus i got to epoxy a few frags i had been too lazy too!!

So, mission "catch the b@stard blenny" was successful!!!! I want to thank you all of you guys for all of your opinions, ideas, and encouragement.... now, its time to find a replacement....im thinking black cap basslet or royal gramma....thanks again...

Its also weird, most of the times you re-aquascape it looks better for some reason....

Fmellish · 03/15/2006, 11:59 PM

I used a fish trap from drsfosterandsmith for most of my fish.

For my wrasse I just remove the rock he slept in and he came with it.

Mr James · 03/16/2006, 07:00 AM

The resason it's looks better is because you're not used to seeing it that way. My wife is constantly moving the livingroom furniture around. It is a breath of fresh air, but dang, sometimes I like the old configuration.

skylsdale · 03/16/2006, 10:48 AM

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so, i am left to....

...consider the fact that natural selection can and will occur, even within captive environments..

nemofish2217 · 03/16/2006, 11:19 AM

well, its time for a trip to the LFS for this little guy...very cool fish, but i guess he decided he did not want to be my friend anymore.....

gman0526 · 03/16/2006, 02:35 PM

You do realize that almost ALL fish will nip/bother your corals once in a while? How much damage has been done by the little rascal? Unless it's something that's ruining your corals I would let it be.

03/15/2006, 10:25 PM	#28
thereefmaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mossyrock, WA Posts: 354	that fishing thing is funny... __________________ Click on the Little Red House to see my Reef! Current Tank Info: 55G Reef, Coralife SuperSkimmer 220, Current USA 260W PC, 2" SSB

03/15/2006, 11:35 PM	#30
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	i am gonna have to take a hook with me next time i go to the lfs. think they will let me hang out and fish? i might have to do this for fun in my cichlid tank.... jk __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm

03/16/2006, 02:35 PM	#36
gman0526 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 1,278	You do realize that almost ALL fish will nip/bother your corals once in a while? How much damage has been done by the little rascal? Unless it's something that's ruining your corals I would let it be. __________________ "If the facts don't fit the theory, change the facts." A.E. Current Tank Info: 75 G BB tank

03/15/2006, 09:25 PM	#26
stewie24 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northwestern PA Posts: 824	I say go fishin! Its not every day that you can fish in saltwater without leaving your own house! In all seriousness, try the non barbed hook method first. Many people have done it with great success! (and who knows what else you might snag along the way.) Stewie

03/15/2006, 10:14 PM	#27
marino420td Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cape Girardeau, MO Posts: 2,529	I had the same problem with a bi-color blenny. I made a trap from a 20 oz plastic soda bottle. Cut the top 1/3 of the bottle off. Invert the top and insert it into the large opening just created by the cut. Secure with super glue or epoxy. Put some frozen food inside the bottle and place it near his favorite hideout. Now wait. It took 3 days but he finally swam in and could not get out. The opening was not large enough for any other of my fish to enter.

03/15/2006, 10:31 PM	#29
jpfelix Moved On Join Date: May 2003 Location: jefferson city, mo Posts: 678	drain it. the corals and clams will be fine. although i've had fish survive in a "dry" rock for 2 days and then suddenly appear in the rock bin after water is added.

03/15/2006, 11:36 PM	#31
nemofish2217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,606	Ladies and Gentlemen...... "WE GOT HIM!" yep, had to do a little re-aquascaping.....but fortunately did not have to tear the whole thing down....the tear down ended up being easier than i thought it would be because he stayed in his little hole the whole time.... plus i got to epoxy a few frags i had been too lazy too!! So, mission "catch the b@stard blenny" was successful!!!! I want to thank you all of you guys for all of your opinions, ideas, and encouragement.... now, its time to find a replacement....im thinking black cap basslet or royal gramma....thanks again... Its also weird, most of the times you re-aquascape it looks better for some reason....

03/15/2006, 11:59 PM	#32
Fmellish Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 2,111	I used a fish trap from drsfosterandsmith for most of my fish. For my wrasse I just remove the rock he slept in and he came with it.

03/16/2006, 07:00 AM	#33
Mr James Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 6,192	The resason it's looks better is because you're not used to seeing it that way. My wife is constantly moving the livingroom furniture around. It is a breath of fresh air, but dang, sometimes I like the old configuration.

03/16/2006, 11:19 AM	#35
nemofish2217 Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,606	well, its time for a trip to the LFS for this little guy...very cool fish, but i guess he decided he did not want to be my friend anymore.....