Catching a Dwarf Angel

[Volcmreefer]

Does anybody know any tricks to catch a dwarf angel (coral beauty) in a 30 gal reef? I tried putting some mysis in a net to see if he would get close, but he's too smart. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Jon

 

[Maximus]

Use the smallest, barbless hook as possible and bait it with shrimp. I've done it several times with great success. This is no joke btw. Happy fishing!

 

[boilermaker1]

specimen container, put seaweed on a clip, put it on the bottom of the container, then float the container so the opening is sideways. when it goes for lunch, just lift and remove.

 

[adtravels]

or take all the rocks and coral from the tank and use a net. best but most annoying method

 

[ACBlinky]

In a 30g I'd just drain the tank. Get a couple big Rubbermaid bins and a powerhead, remove 90% of the water and create a low spot in the sand (if there is any). Fish will congregate in the lowest spot and you can easily lift out the CB with little stress to the fish. Corals won't suffer from a brief period out of water -- with a tank that size you can remove and replace it pretty quickly. I've used this method a few times, it works REALLY well IME.