What’s the best fish trap?

[Outlaw Corals]

I have a fish I need to get rid of immediately if not sooner, what is the absolute best fish trap? I can get to catch him as soon as possible

 

[blaxsun]

The Nyos one works very well I'm told (just check your tank's glass width against the Nyos specs).

 

[Outlaw Corals]

OK will do. Thank you.

 

[BrokenReefer]

I’m going to jump on this thread… any feedback on that trap? I was sitting here watching my tank wondering where my two previously healthy Anthias went (spoiler alert they’re dead) when I watched my Sailfin Tang chasing dang near every fish in my tank. Time for this guy to find a new home and pronto!

 

[JGT]

I’ve used the bubble magus trap to catch a bunch of different fish, including a Sailfin.

 

[52728299]

https://www.tankmatez.com/collectio...h-trap-with-bait-chum-pump-and-dry-reset-post

 

[vetteguy53081]

I have a 100% success rate with trap

 

[Outlaw Corals]

I just got the Nyos trap and it worked just great, I had to remove a regal angel that was nipping at some meats, the first day I put the trap in I didn’t put any food in it. I just let them get used to it for a day then on the second day, I put some brine shrimp in it and within 10 minutes, the Regal went in and i had him

 

[Mickey]

I have a 100% success rate with trap

@vetteguy53081 where can I get one of these traps? Haven't been able to find one.

 

[vetteguy53081]

@vetteguy53081 where can I get one of these traps? Haven't been able to find one.

Aqua cave
Ebay
Amazon
Aquarium specialties

 

[PeterErc]

I had 100%+ success rate with a clear plastic bottle, cut the spout just big enough for desired fish to enter. Cut off top of bottle and invert into bottom. Poke a few vent holes in bottle, add some weight, food, and tie on fishing line lacing the top to bottom. When they bite, set the hook.

 

[Mickey]

@vetteguy53081 - I tried all the places you listed (most of them before I asked) and none of them have the Trap-Eze that you referenced. Aqua Cave does have one by Seaside Aquatics that looks similar but no description so it's not clear. Aquarium Specialties seems to be a Spanish site but I also checked Aquarium Specialty.

I may try the one from Aqua Cave after I try making my own using a bottle as @PeterErc suggested.

 

[PizzaIan339]

I had 100%+ success rate with a clear plastic bottle, cut the spout just big enough for desired fish to enter. Cut off top of bottle and invert into bottom. Poke a few vent holes in bottle, add some weight, food, and tie on fishing line lacing the top to bottom. When they bite, set the hook.

That’s what I used to do to catch fish in the local pond!

 

[exnisstech]

I had 100%+ success rate with a clear plastic bottle, cut the spout just big enough for desired fish to enter. Cut off top of bottle and invert into bottom. Poke a few vent holes in bottle, add some weight, food, and tie on fishing line lacing the top to bottom. When they bite, set the hook.

Just caught a peppermint shrimp in mine 2 days ago. I use a Gatorade (I think) bottle. I super glued the two halves together then cut a flapper on the side so I can pull it open and shake the captured critter out.

 

[vetteguy53081]

@vetteguy53081 - I tried all the places you listed (most of them before I asked) and none of them have the Trap-Eze that you referenced. Aqua Cave does have one by Seaside Aquatics that looks similar but no description so it's not clear. Aquarium Specialties seems to be a Spanish site but I also checked Aquarium Specialty.

I may try the one from Aqua Cave after I try making my own using a bottle as @PeterErc suggested.

Seaside unit is a good one and will work

 

[AquariumSpecialty Verified Sponsor]

@vetteguy53081 - I tried all the places you listed (most of them before I asked) and none of them have the Trap-Eze that you referenced. Aqua Cave does have one by Seaside Aquatics that looks similar but no description so it's not clear. Aquarium Specialties seems to be a Spanish site but I also checked Aquarium Specialty.

I may try the one from Aqua Cave after I try making my own using a bottle as @PeterErc suggested.

Aquarium Specialty is in Columbia, SC.

https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/nyos-floating-fish-trap.html
We also make combo bristle worm / shrimp traps. Here's is a link to all of our Biotek Marine 3D printed products in case anyone is interested in these. Thank you,

https://www.aquariumspecialty.com/parts-plumbing/3d-printed-parts.html

 

[Pyrogens]

Easy, cheap, and effective. Cut the top to desired fish "fatness" lol.

 

[CasperOe]

I concur with with the Nyos - it's a great option and it works really well !

 

[Delatedlotus]

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/the-easiest-way-to-catch-any-fish-or-shrimp.1045180/#post-12369519

 

[Delatedlotus]

Dollar Store Trap,
This works like no other way I have ever seen. I made my first one some 30 plus years ago. Stepped on my last one I had it for about 18 years. When I made one out of a pink plastic jar, they did not like the color I found out fast. So I made a new one, you to can catch any fish in no time at all. This is my total investment it is just shy of $13.24..! And that is if you don't have any of these items at all. There are two sizes of these jars for $1.24 each at the Dollar Store. I chose the smaller size it is perfect in any tank I have.

The way it works:
Place the jar with the magnet glued inside of it, and the foam on the top of the jar. You just lower the jar down in the tank, the open end with the foam horizonal with sand bed. Place the other outside magnet on a string, to the jar magnet they will stick together that will hold the jar in place (one magnet inside and one magnet outside on a string). I use up to 10 foot string. Put shrimp or clam into the inside jar.. And sit in your lounge chair and wait until the fish you want goes in the jar. And then pull the outside magnet on the string hard and fast, the jar opening will tip and float straight up in a second and float up to the top of the water FAST. Your fish or shrimp can NOT GET OUT.... There is no better way I have seen to both catch and seize any fish or shrimp of your choice.... Been doing this like I said for 30+ years and it works like no other... I just keep hearing about all these people with tanks that cant catch a fish. Trying for days and days at times. In 20 mins total max time I can get anyone of them. And I have some 300 lbs of live rock and corals everywhere! :) This one came out perfect, best one I have ever made to date. Just wanted to share this to all. Happy Reefing :)

The list:
Plastic Jar $1.24
Neodymium Magnets, I use Rubber coated. (a pair) E-Bay (Out of Texas) $3.00
Foam Door Draft Stopper (Ace, Lowes, Home Depot) $8.00
Super Glue or heat gun (Dollar Store) $1.00
String, Braided Fishing line, Rope... lol ?
Razor Knife or a razor blade ?
One Larger Rubber band ?

And just 20 minutes of your time.

The foam that I used is closed cell foam and there is a picture of what and how to get it. It works perfectly and bends fantastic very little effort if any..! Bottom Picture!