How to catch a lionfish

[Mistborn]

My tank is having an ich attack thanks to my tangs. How do I go about catching a 9~ lionfish without hurting it or myself

 

[rayn]

Eat way I have found is to drain the tank down. I just moved my large lion as well and drained it down to where the upper spines had to lay down. Then use a small container to scoop him out. I use a critter keeper from petco. You can use a large net, but you take the chance of the spines getting caught.

If you corner him in a full tank, be prepared for him to flare his spines at you. This will be head down spines pointed at you. Also they are quick and will jump. Draining takes away the jumping aspect.

Good luck!

 

[Reefing Madness]

Easier to use a tupperware container, kinda of nudge him in that direction.

 

[AllSignsPointToFish]

Eat way I have found is to drain the tank down. I just moved my large lion as well and drained it down to where the upper spines had to lay down. Then use a small container to scoop him out. I use a critter keeper from petco. You can use a large net, but you take the chance of the spines getting caught.

If you corner him in a full tank, be prepared for him to flare his spines at you. This will be head down spines pointed at you. Also they are quick and will jump. Draining takes away the jumping aspect.

Good luck!

Dang! That's one ANGRY fish!

 

[roberthu526]

Use a BBQ tong is probably easier

 

[LbulletM]

Eat him and buy a new one. I had one in Florida. Best fish I've ever tasted.