Trapped hawkfish

[Balanje]

wondering if anyone has a trick to get a fish out of the overflow section of the tank? My hawkfish got himself trapped and every time I go after him he dives down. There’s not much room to maneuver.

 

[1WildBill]

Barbless fish hook?

 

[blitz49]

Bigger diameter hose and siphon him out?

 

[Reefiness]

If your standpipe isn't glued, pull it out and take the fish out of the sump

 

[1WildBill]

If your standpipe isn't glued, pull it out and take the fish out of the sump

Make sure you have gate or ball valves turned off first.

 

[Balanje]

Thanks ... pulled the standpipe and he stayed up top in the remaining inch of water and fished him out of there. Back where he belongs now :)

 

[Reefiness]

thats the other option, at least it had much less water to maneuver in. Glad you saved the fish!