DIY. Fish trap. It works!!!

[R_C]

Got to give this a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

 

[R_C]

Great idea. Got to give it a try this weekend. Thanks for sharing!

 

[armspar]

Wow that is amazing, even though I dont need any fish out, i am urged to try it out anyway!

 

[VAReefDog]

After 10 days with failed home-made bottle trap- it took 2 hours with this to catch the damsel.
Thanks for the idea - super helpful.
Used a piece of tubing to weigh door down - in second picture.
Damsel caught in 3rd.
Thanks!

 

[kay2443]

Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a DIY shrimp trap? I have some peppermint shrimp that need to make a home in my sump

Water bottle cut in half

 

[Troylee]

Water bottle cut in half

You ever fit a tang in one? Haha

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Water bottle cut in half

I've heard the water bottle technique works really well

 

[kay2443]

You ever fit a tang in one? Haha

Nope I have 10 gal and was trying to get a rainford goby

 

[Delatedlotus]

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[philtas]

Here's a simple to make fish trap that works pretty good, well at least for me. LOL. Most of this stuff is misc things that you probably already have.

- Kritter keeper container (Depending on size $5-10) You probably have one from the goldfish you won at the fair
- Tunze magnet or anytype of aquarium magnet or suction cups for mounting. Recommend a magnet so it will be easier to adjust the position of the trap if need be.
- Fishing line
- Fishing egg sinker

Basically drilled some holes so I could zip tie the tunze magnet mount. Another on top of the trap so I could fit the tip of a food baster for squirting food. Last hole drilled on the door flap so I could tie fishing line. I use an egg sinker to add a bit of weight to the door, so the trap stays open. If not, the door flutters in the current.

Haven't tried your version but it looks like it will work not doubting you and a very cheaper option

 

[SteveMM62Reef]

To catch a Tang I put a large green fish net in the aquarium, for a couple days. Put Butterfly / Angelfish formula, in the net when the lights were going down, with just blue lights on. Caught it in 5 minutes.