I tried to find my original post sometime in april I think but can't find it. So, I posted that one of my clowns was stuck in one of the overflows. Prob. chased by another clown--ended up with 3 as 1 died. So now it is Sept. and it is still there. I feed it. It survives. I'm nervous about removing a stand pipe to let it go down the drain as it is a good size fish. Also nervous about opening the ball valve joint to dump in bucket. Husband came up with idea of turning pumps off, and dumping some sand in there slowly to raise the "bed" and get rid of water, until I can net the fish. then would shop vac the sand out.
I can either use the fine sand i'm going to be taking out and tossing, or some of the new sand coming in next week which is a medium grade. It wouldn't cloud water with super find particles so thinking that is the way to go. Also have plain clay litter but not sure if that should be used.
anyway, think this will work to free the fish. As there are issues with the pair and him, I'm thinking of putting him in the QT tank and getting him a mate. Then seeing if t hey can go into the display after they bond. Might try to put 2 nems in there. Right now, the 1 pair host my giant blue leather
I can either use the fine sand i'm going to be taking out and tossing, or some of the new sand coming in next week which is a medium grade. It wouldn't cloud water with super find particles so thinking that is the way to go. Also have plain clay litter but not sure if that should be used.
anyway, think this will work to free the fish. As there are issues with the pair and him, I'm thinking of putting him in the QT tank and getting him a mate. Then seeing if t hey can go into the display after they bond. Might try to put 2 nems in there. Right now, the 1 pair host my giant blue leather