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Handling fish
What is the best way to move Discus from one tank to another? ???
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Re:Handling fish
If possable use the palm of your hand
Use a clear bowl
Lastly I would use a white net but only as a last resort.(fear of damage to fish
Fisheyes
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Re:Handling fish
I fear, if I try to get close to anyone the rest will spoke, they all pack together, do they settle down, they are new. If I make any noise or let the lid tap they dart fast. I heard of Discus darting into tank walls and killing themself. I want to avoid this I was thinking maybe a drug would be needed.
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Re:Handling fish
I use nets actually. Big nets! So far I have had no troubles. I dont really know how you guys can catch them with your hands. I come close to touching them but actually grabbing them? :P
Also, being calm and relaxed helps. Moving the net slowly, not quick movements especially when the discus are moving around or spooked. It takes practise and patience.
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Re:Calling all Breeders!
The towel method! LOL! Sounds like it could take a long time.
I would what breeders do! They need to catch hundreds of discus a day sometimes!
Cary? Mike? Jeff? Chad? and many others that breed?
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Re:Handling fish
big net
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So it is not necessary to accustom the discus to the new tank's water first??? I guess you keep it so clean it doesn't make much difference, long as it's aged/heated/dechlorinated??
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Hi LUca:
Does the pH and temperature vary much from tank to tank at your house?
If it is a new tank set it up and run it for at least 8 hours to make sure no leaks and water is same pH and temp.
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Re:Handling fish
Thanks all, net it is. However what is a white net?
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Re:Handling fish
Finer mesh,softer, better quality, more expensive than the green ones
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Thank you net added to list.
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Re:Handling fish
big net and move it slowly and just carefully select the fish and i get the fish against the front wall then wait till it backs into the net a bit then lift up. not a problem.
its almost as if they know which one of them is the one.
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Wish me luck I am going to net 2 of them tonight. White net. Kind of scared do not want to spook them all. First time...
Karen
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