Fish trap

[TanksDad13]

Anyone have one of these tank mates traps or a small trap that works well? Got a Two Spot Hogfish I need to catch...

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[Jordan Kutun]

I have a trap I just got


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[TanksDad13]

I have a trap I just got


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Any chance I can borrow it?


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[mkart]

I have two traps but neither would fit in your tank. We could always make a small one.

 

[mkart]

https://www.1000bulbs.com/category/clear-globe-lamp-covers-with-neck/

We could buy a few of these and make several in no time flat.


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[smoothdog]

https://www.1000bulbs.com/category/clear-globe-lamp-covers-with-neck/

We could buy a few of these and make several in no time flat.


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That's a great idea!

When I saw the price on those pre-made ones, all I could think was "$60 for a small? What a rip-off". Now that you posted this, my thoughts are confirmed.

 

[TanksDad13]

https://www.1000bulbs.com/category/clear-globe-lamp-covers-with-neck/

We could buy a few of these and make several in no time flat.


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That's brilliant. I think we should the idea is really solid.


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[mkart]

We just need some reef safe magnets and it will be easy. I'll order the stuff once we identify the magnets. The float should be something we can find locally or on Amazon. Hopefully we can end up around $15-$20 each depending on size.


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[TanksDad13]

Fish trap

We just need some reef safe magnets and it will be easy. I'll order the stuff once we identify the magnets. The float should be something we can find locally or on Amazon. Hopefully we can end up around $15-$20 each depending on size.


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How bout these??

https://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=164


And for a float...

1" Closed Cell Backer Rod - 100 ft Roll
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OBTXT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gRGoEbM8FWRD3

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[mkart]

Those magnets look good. I am going to experiment with some I have at the house to try and get an idea of the pull we need.

 

[smoothdog]

How bout these??

https://www.kjmagnetics.com/products.asp?cat=164


And for a float...

1" Closed Cell Backer Rod - 100 ft Roll
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OBTXT8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gRGoEbM8FWRD3

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I was thinking about that backer rod too. You can buy smaller quantities at the big box stores. Heck, I may even have some laying around in the workshop.

 

[mkart]

Maybe these magnets will work. A bit expensive though.


https://www.aquacave.com/ultralife-mag-tastic-aquarium-magnetic-holder-2-sets.html

Getting the magnet right for saltwater is my biggest concern. Want to make sure it's sealed and corrosion resistant.


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[smoothdog]

Maybe these magnets will work. A bit expensive though.


https://www.aquacave.com/ultralife-mag-tastic-aquarium-magnetic-holder-2-sets.html

Getting the magnet right for saltwater is my biggest concern. Want to make sure it’s sealed and corrosion resistant.


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Those are just epoxy coated magnets that we could buy in bulk. They are just charging a premium to glue on a plastic mounting point. We could go with something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Neodymium-Ma...80920913&sprefix=epoxy+coated+,aps,167&sr=8-4

Also keep in mind, this isn't something that would be in the tank permanently, so the magnets could be inspected easily every time it's used and replaced if necessary.

 

[TanksDad13]

I was thinking about that backer rod too. You can buy smaller quantities at the big box stores. Heck, I may even have some laying around in the workshop.

Yea, I was just looking for a large diameter rod, this thing is going to need to float up quickly. I do like the magnets on Amazon...

 

[mkart]

I can order 4 of the 6" domes for $40 shipped, $13 of that is shipping. The amazon magnets are $1.30 each. We can double stack if not strong enough. So less that $15 for the 6" trap assuming we find the float around here. Dollar store probably has something.

If you want an 8" we should order all at once since it cost the same shipping to add additional domes. $12.75 for the 8"

I have acrylic tube we can use to help attach to some and Weldon 16.


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[smoothdog]

Yea, I was just looking for a large diameter rod, this thing is going to need to float up quickly. I do like the magnets on Amazon...

We could also just cut strips from a pool noodle to attach to the top. That way we could cut to any size needed.

 

[smoothdog]

I can order 4 of the 6" domes for $40 shipped, $13 of that is shipping. The amazon magnets are $1.30 each. We can double stack if not strong enough. So less that $15 for the 6" trap assuming we find the float around here. Dollar store probably has something.

If you want an 8" we should order all at once since it cost the same shipping to add additional domes. $12.75 for the 8"

I have acrylic tube we can use to help attach to some and Weldon 16.


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Let me see if the board will approve a 6", 8" and 10" for club use. I'll probably want an 8" for myself.

 

[TanksDad13]

Let me see if the board will approve a 6", 8" and 10" for club use. I'll probably want an 8" for myself.

The other thing to consider is how to "œinject" the food to entice the target.


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[mkart]

Let me see if the board will approve a 6", 8" and 10" for club use. I'll probably want an 8" for myself.

Entrance hole on 8", 10" and 12" is 4". Have to go to a 14" to get a bigger entrance hole. Just something to keep in mind if you want the 10" for larger fish.


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[mkart]

Also I have NPT taps so we can use a 1/4" stem adapter to add food the same way they are. Pump it dow a tube with a syringe. I think there is a better way though, just haven't work it out in my head yet.


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