Catching a harassed yellow tail

[Congaken]

Unfortunately, I have 2 yellowtail damsels in my 10gal nano...the weaker one is being attacked mercilessly by his fellow...I have someone who will take one of them, but thus far I have been unsuccessful in getting him out...I have tried making a bottle trap, netting, etc. but they are too fast...hate to take the whole tank apart and stress the other creatures such as my blenny. Any wise suggestions?...Thanks so much.

 

[3dees]

how hard could it be in a 10 gal. tank? I had the same problem in my 120 gal. couldn't come close to catching either one, so I just had to wait till one of them bit the dust.

 

[cloak]

The High & Dry method outlined in the link below has always worked out pretty well for me. GL.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-06/sp/index.php

 

[Congaken]

how hard could it be in a 10 gal. tank? I had the same problem in my 120 gal. couldn't come close to catching either one, so I just had to wait till one of them bit the dust.

I'm afraid that I will have to wait for this sad end...I've tried most of the suggestions offered...those sob's are fast!...my 10 gal. has lots of rock...its hard in a 10 gal....thanks...

 

[kendavjac]

Have you tried to fish him out? I have seen videos of people using really light line and a tiny hook

 

[Congaken]

Have you tried to fish him out? I have seen videos of people using really light line and a tiny hook

Great idea but I DON'T THINK SO...I can just imagine the size of the hook for a yellow tail...thanks for your creativity...