Hi,
What do you use to catch the opae in exsisting tank to move to another tank? They are so tiny and fast!
Also, tank size is 6” x 6” x 6” so it’s not like I can use small standard fish net.
How do you catch Opae to transfer to new tank?
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Re: How do you catch Opae to transfer to new tank?
I used a small shrimp net (Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049 ... UTF8&psc=1 ). When I was trying to catch the shrimp, I made sure not to make many sudden movements with the net which would scare the shrimp away. Just slowly use the net to herd the shrimp to go against the wall then capture them with the net!
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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Re: How do you catch Opae to transfer to new tank?
I use 2 oz cups. It takes longer but they're never out of the water.
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Re: How do you catch Opae to transfer to new tank?
Depending on the size of your tank's opening, you could use a small ladle or measuring spoons. I put my shrimp into a medium sizeed ramekin and used a 1/2 tsp. measuring spoon to scopp them out and drop them in the jars.
Re: How do you catch Opae to transfer to new tank?
I use a turkey baster to catch brine shrimps
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Re: How do you catch Opae to transfer to new tank?
I saw someone use a turkey baster very effectively at a craft fair. I bought one, but it evidently wasn't as high a quality.
I've used 3 oz paper/plastic cups several times to scoop them up and put them in water to swim out (mosly) on their own. They were never out of water nor dumped. This worked well with most, but tricky with others. When I thought I had them all, I used a larger, clear cup to empty the tank and make certain none were hiding and had been left behind.
I've used 3 oz paper/plastic cups several times to scoop them up and put them in water to swim out (mosly) on their own. They were never out of water nor dumped. This worked well with most, but tricky with others. When I thought I had them all, I used a larger, clear cup to empty the tank and make certain none were hiding and had been left behind.
Re: How do you catch Opae to transfer to new tank?
When I moved mine to a new tank I used a small net much like Kcirrem did. None of the shrimp seemed to suffer any ill effects from being out of the water for a few seconds.