Flame Angel HELP get him out!

Reefmann · 11-26-2000, 08:59 PM

Reefers,

Anyone have any suggestions besides tearing the whole tank apart? I need to get him out of there. He's picking on my corals and clams! I've tried placing a container inside the tank and putting some food inside. But, so far he hasn't gone in yet. Any ideas?

Thanks,
Reefmann.

11-26-2000, 11:38 PM

Angel fish are always risky and esp Flame Angels. Trying to get them out is a real pain as you well know by now. Short of moving 1/2 the rock to the other side and trying to herd it into the open, you can rig a fish trap or suspend one of those mesh breeding refuges for baby fish and let it get used to it while not feeding for 2 or 3 days then drop food in the net and pull it up when the falme angel goes in for the food. Good luck

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Reefmann · 11-27-2000, 09:45 PM

geedoug,

He's pretty smart. He hides when he sees the net. He doesn't go for the trick of eating.
Hmmmm.....Someone mentioned to me to put a small piece of mirror inside a container. When he sees it he will come inside the container trying to fight with his own reflection once inside shut the door on him.

Reefmann.

11-27-2000, 10:10 PM

At this point its worth a try

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Reefmann · 11-27-2000, 10:30 PM

No doubt i'll give it a try. Got nothing to lose. Thanks!

Reefmann.

Reefmann · 12-01-2000, 11:07 PM

Horray! He's out of there.

Reefmann.

12-02-2000, 06:41 AM

Hope it wasn't to traumatic. Its always a good idea to consider carefully the decision yo add a particular fish or crustacean, esp how to remove it if it dont work out. BTW just speaking in general terms, not pointing at anyone in particular.

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