Catch a Clown

maineultraclassic
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Catch a Clown Oct 31, 2013 20:07:43 GMT -5

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Post by maineultraclassic on Oct 31, 2013 20:07:43 GMT -5

My RBTA released from the rock and was wandering around the tank the past few days. Tonight I couldn't find him, and the Maroon Clown was going crazy looking for it. Well after some searching, I found it............dead in the intake for my filter, and ground up in the bottom of the filter.

So now I think I want to get rid of the Maroon Clown. I'm not going to be getting another RBTA, and he is going to be making a mess of the sand searching for this one.

Anyone have a way to catch him in a tank with no room to catch him?

If I have to, I would get another RBTA to keep him happy.

Steve

Steve

54gal RR Corner Bowfront with 30gal breeder basement sump

Matt in Lewiston Senior Member Posts: 573	Catch a Clown Oct 31, 2013 20:36:55 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Matt in Lewiston on Oct 31, 2013 20:36:55 GMT -5 I'm no expert at this, but I use this trap to catch any fish I need to, 100% success rate for me. I actually caught my clowns with my intended target.

maineultraclassic Senior Member Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,199	Catch a Clown Nov 9, 2013 10:06:48 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by maineultraclassic on Nov 9, 2013 10:06:48 GMT -5 Do you make house calls? LOL
	Steve 54gal RR Corner Bowfront with 30gal breeder basement sump

maineultraclassic Senior Member Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,199	Catch a Clown Nov 16, 2013 8:14:40 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by maineultraclassic on Nov 16, 2013 8:14:40 GMT -5 The clown has been caught.............not a tougher target, a 6-line Wrasse. He is much quicker and smarter........going to try a bottle trap again today, but he's a smart little bastard. Steve
	Steve 54gal RR Corner Bowfront with 30gal breeder basement sump

jasonandsarah Global Moderator Stick head in Dresden Me Posts: 5,391	Catch a Clown Nov 18, 2013 6:40:12 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jasonandsarah on Nov 18, 2013 6:40:12 GMT -5 How do you make a bottle trap? Just a regular bottle?
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Cowdogz Full Member Posts: 197	Catch a Clown Nov 18, 2013 7:32:31 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Cowdogz on Nov 18, 2013 7:32:31 GMT -5 Nov 18, 2013 6:40:12 GMT -5 jasonandsarah said: How do you make a bottle trap? Just a regular bottle? Use a 2- or 3-liter bottle.

maineultraclassic Senior Member Biddeford, ME Posts: 1,199	Catch a Clown Nov 18, 2013 12:54:56 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by maineultraclassic on Nov 18, 2013 12:54:56 GMT -5 The size of your tank dictates the size of the bottle you use. I can't fit a 2 or 3 liter bottle in my tank, so I used a 16oz bottle. The opening is big enough for most fish I keep, so it is plenty big. Steve
	Steve 54gal RR Corner Bowfront with 30gal breeder basement sump

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Post by maineultraclassic on Nov 16, 2013 8:14:40 GMT -5

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Post by maineultraclassic on Nov 18, 2013 12:54:56 GMT -5