Catching synos
Posted: 19 Jul 2005, 09:16
Im going to be moving my 2 syno multis to another tank in a couple days and I dont know how to catch them without a net. I know that they can get caught up in nets really easy.
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Posted: 19 Jul 2005, 10:22
You could use a plastic bag or a small bucket instead of a net.
Posted: 31 Jul 2005, 14:34
You can use a plastic sieve. That makes it easier to sneak up on them because there's less water resistance
Posted: 31 Jul 2005, 16:36
fine mesh nets are much better than the course ones.
a very good trick is to use pieces of PVC pipe; 4-8" lang, about 2" wide.
lay those pipes against the sides/front/back of the tank and remove the furniture. pretty soon the Syno's will hide in the pipes; you can close both ends with your hand, lift the pipes from the tank and empty them in a bucket.
nor the tail or the nose of a Syno is spiny, so it's a very safe trick of catching the.
works for most catfishes btw
a very good trick is to use pieces of PVC pipe; 4-8" lang, about 2" wide.
lay those pipes against the sides/front/back of the tank and remove the furniture. pretty soon the Syno's will hide in the pipes; you can close both ends with your hand, lift the pipes from the tank and empty them in a bucket.
nor the tail or the nose of a Syno is spiny, so it's a very safe trick of catching the.
works for most catfishes btw
Posted: 31 Jul 2005, 17:05
A plastic sieve is a good idea. I use a large plastic spaghetti strainer.
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