This is the problem i have a large 400g tank and there's a tomato clown that i can't catch have tried everything clear bag fishing line cast net. If someone has a trick up there sleeve that will catch this fish without destroying my tank in the process i will give them $100....Must brings your own tools nets slurp gun..Tank is in maitland plus you get a free clown...
Catching a clown $$Reward$$
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JetCat USA
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goto the local tackle shop and get a tiny hook and some 2lb test line, file the barb off, bait it with some mysis and catch the clown out and you can then safely remove the hook with minimal harm to the clown, catch and release.
JetCat USA
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with the barb filled off you won't harm the fish and it's easier then it sounds. add a little food to the tank, get the fish feeding and then drop the bait in front of the clown. I've caught several damsels and a couple clowns out of systems this way.
here is what you do> read this whole thing first before cutting anything.
1. get a 2 liter bottle and cut the bottom off. also cut a 2" by 4" hole in the side(make sure it is a clear 2 liter and the plastic wrap is removed.)
2. drill a 1/4" hole in the top of the bottle cap
3. insert tubing through the hole and secure on the inside of the top with a rubber band.
4. submerge the 2 liter and dig it into the sand so it stays in place.
5. get some frozen shrimp and with a turkey baster, inject the shrimp down the line. the fish will go crazy trying to find the food.
they will go through the 2 x 4 hole in the 2 liter to eat the food . from there just spin the bottle and put the hole against the glass. once the fish is in the bottle pull the 2 liter up and cup the bottom against the glass. I have caught fish and clowns using this method. if you have questions pm me. good luck! i will be waiting for my 100.
1. get a 2 liter bottle and cut the bottom off. also cut a 2" by 4" hole in the side(make sure it is a clear 2 liter and the plastic wrap is removed.)
2. drill a 1/4" hole in the top of the bottle cap
3. insert tubing through the hole and secure on the inside of the top with a rubber band.
4. submerge the 2 liter and dig it into the sand so it stays in place.
5. get some frozen shrimp and with a turkey baster, inject the shrimp down the line. the fish will go crazy trying to find the food.
they will go through the 2 x 4 hole in the 2 liter to eat the food . from there just spin the bottle and put the hole against the glass. once the fish is in the bottle pull the 2 liter up and cup the bottom against the glass. I have caught fish and clowns using this method. if you have questions pm me. good luck! i will be waiting for my 100.
markandkristen
Active member
id be willing to try but it would probably take the 100 bucks for me to drive that far LOL 
Where does it sleep? Why not wait till the lights have been off for an hour and go at him with a net and flashlight? Complete darkness and just use the light to check for him.
Also, this works in my bigger tanks. clear glass jar with food in it and sink it. It takes them a while to find their way in and almost as tough to find their way out. If you watch you could get out the jar before he finds the way out.
Also, this works in my bigger tanks. clear glass jar with food in it and sink it. It takes them a while to find their way in and almost as tough to find their way out. If you watch you could get out the jar before he finds the way out.
waterfaller1
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Get someone to help
Drain tank down to a couple inches
Have extra new saltwater for displacement on hand
Remove top rocks if necessary/corals can sit out of water for the time it takes, or place into buckets with water that is coming out of tank
Remove fish
Replace water
Done in 30 min or less
I can help if you would like, but I don't want the clown.
I also have a slurp gun.
Drain tank down to a couple inches
Have extra new saltwater for displacement on hand
Remove top rocks if necessary/corals can sit out of water for the time it takes, or place into buckets with water that is coming out of tank
Remove fish
Replace water
Done in 30 min or less
I can help if you would like, but I don't want the clown.
I also have a slurp gun.
JetCat USA
In Memoriam
if that's her in the pic with the anemone, the slurp gun while she's sleeping in it would be the ticket.
waterfaller1
New member
Sure you can borrow it. P.S. if we did it my way you would have a totally new look...
markandkristen
Active member
off topic ... but your tank looks pretty cool the purple tang is one of my favorites.. ive heard they can be bossy though. finding out my powder blue is no angel herself.
cschweitzer
New member
Hehehe...I just had to get out two tangs and a rabbitfish from my 55G..the tangs were difficult, but do-able after pulling out some rock. For the rabbitfish, I had to pull out every single piece of LR and attached coral to get him...the little bugger pretty much clings to rocks and becomes invisible(changes colors to match the rock).
I feel your pain...I wish you all the luck in the world with your dillema. Tomatoes can be a real pain.
I feel your pain...I wish you all the luck in the world with your dillema. Tomatoes can be a real pain.
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