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    Default What kind of fish net should I buy

    That won't damage the fins of large wild discus?
    What size holes should I get?
    Several years ago, I damaged the fins of a wild using a regular net.
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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    My favorites are the large fine mesh nets from Jehmco, but they've been out of stock for a while.
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    I keep waiting for Jehmoc to get them back in. My good net is at the end of it's life. My other net isn't bad but it's not as fine a mesh.

    If you really want to know, you might try contacting one of the more popular sponsors here and ask where they get their nets. Hmmm...That's such a good idea I may contact one of my importer friends and ask.
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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    The best net I use is a plastic colander I stole from the kitchen. I use it to move discus when going to shows. The discus never fights and never gets damaged in any way.

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    I am so envious of you. You actually have fish shows in Minnesota? You lucky dog.
    I saw your home bred winner at NADA. It was the best home bred fish I have seen since the category was added.
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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    Hey Liz, Wiilie,
    I thought Rick won last year. Was that a previous NADA?

    +1 on the fish show envy.
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    You could well be right.
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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    My entry came in 3rd in the thick line striped section, which exceeded my expectations.

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    sorry for my mistake, willie. The thick lines were a very strong class.
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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    I use to use a pillow case to snatch up my oscars

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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    i also try to use containers if the water is low, sometimes guiding the fish into a bucket with a net. I have used nets but i almost always cause at least some damage doing it :/

    ive always wanted to try a rubber net wth small holes, ive seen pics of them online and it seems the spikes cant get caught up in them as easily.
    Last edited by Kyla; 04-11-2017 at 07:49 AM.

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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    Here's the way to NEVER cause damage to your discus.

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    http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-x-8-Koi-A...3D371905989331

    I just bought this net its pretty big but good for full grown discus

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    Default Re: What kind of fish net should I buy

    I have always used a plastic lemonade container which is usually around 1.5L

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