Best type of net for rays, catfish, tigerfish etc

[Simonas]

In anticipation of my tank upgrade being delievered I have just realised I have to catch all my fish to move to the bigger tank when set up and all my fish are much bigger than when they went in the 6ft and my net is no longer fit for purpose!

I don't want to damage my existing fish and I am particularly concerned about the rays with their barbs, the Goonch with its fins and the african tigers teeth.

What is the best kind of net for these fish that doesnt harm them or reduces the risk of any damage and stuck fins/barbs

Thanks

 

[tlindsey]

In anticipation of my tank upgrade being delievered I have just realised I have to catch all my fish to move to the bigger tank when set up and all my fish are much bigger than when they went in the 6ft and my net is no longer fit for purpose!

I don't want to damage my existing fish and I am particularly concerned about the rays with their barbs, the Goonch with its fins and the african tigers teeth.

What is the best kind of net for these fish that doesnt harm them or reduces the risk of any damage and stuck fins/barbs

Thanks

How members moved there large fish
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/moving-monsters.754815/

 

[nawin mahawong]

Another option is to move fish out of the old fish tank and put them in the new fish tank, reducing the fish's distress. and prevent fish from harming workers (In the case of a large fish or have spines/hard fins ray that are sharp) Anesthesia may be used to keep the fish calm. Or make the fish unconscious before moving the fish. (Depending on the size of the fish and the chance that the operator may be harmed by the fish) you should refrain from feeding 1-2 days in advance. After that, the water level in the fish tank should be reduced to a level that just covers the backs of the fish. About 6-12 inches (depending on the size of the fish) then use fish anesthetic mixed with some water from the fish tank and then in an outside container before putting it into the fish tank. By allowing the anesthesia to spread and mix with water throughout the fish tank. along with turning on the oxygen machine at all times Observe the fish's symptoms to see if they reduce their response to stimuli (they are calm) or they become unconscious (they stop moving. not responding to stimulation) and then take the fish out to a new glass tank. Use clean water with a temperature not different from the water in the tank to wash the fish and gills to remove the anesthetic stains. away from the fish Until the fish begin to recover and begin swimming, then release the fish into a new fish tank. The type of anesthetic I've used that works well and is highly effective for many freshwater fish in the tropics is clove oil. It is mixed with 95% ethyl alcohol in a ratio of 1:9 by volume to make a stock solution for use as a fish anesthetic. In using fish anesthesia, the laws of each country/state should be taken into account as well.
Nawin.

 

[Simonas]

cheers guys its just from my 6ft to a new 9ft that will be 5feet away in the same garage.

Im wondering whether a rubber net or a fine nesh net is better for catching them and moving them over

 

[nawin mahawong]

Rubber net with narrow eye hole may be more suitable, but In my personal opinion In the case of moving fish that are relatively large/have sharp spines/fins. If moving fish by using a bag net or use a container for scooping fish that has holes like a net. This can cause the fish's sharp spines or fins to penetrate and get stuck in the eye hole of the net, causing the membrane between each of the fish's fins to tear, which will affect the beauty of the fish. It also causes fish to lose mineral salts in their bodies and go out into the water through wounds. and may cause further infection if not properly protected. But if using the method of sedating the fish before transporting it, a canvas sheet can be used. or a soft canvas stretcher, plastic sheet, or large plastic bag Either one can move fish. (Depending on the size and shape of the fish) because the unconscious fish will stop moving. Makes it easy to move fish Similar to the characteristics of people who have been anesthetized.

Nawin.

 

[FrancisFloe]

I saw on youtube they use garbage bags or thick plastic to transfer the fish, hard part is catching them but if you can corner the fish and make it go inside the plastic, maybe it'll work?

 

[Simonas]

Ive ordered a rubber landing net so should do the job with no issues

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Another option is to move fish out of the old fish tank and put them in the new fish tank, reducing the fish's distress. and prevent fish from harming workers (In the case of a large fish or have spines/hard fins ray that are sharp) Anesthesia may be used to keep the fish calm. Or make the fish unconscious before moving the fish. (Depending on the size of the fish and the chance that the operator may be harmed by the fish) you should refrain from feeding 1-2 days in advance. After that, the water level in the fish tank should be reduced to a level that just covers the backs of the fish. About 6-12 inches (depending on the size of the fish) then use fish anesthetic mixed with some water from the fish tank and then in an outside container before putting it into the fish tank. By allowing the anesthesia to spread and mix with water throughout the fish tank. along with turning on the oxygen machine at all times Observe the fish's symptoms to see if they reduce their response to stimuli (they are calm) or they become unconscious (they stop moving. not responding to stimulation) and then take the fish out to a new glass tank. Use clean water with a temperature not different from the water in the tank to wash the fish and gills to remove the anesthetic stains. away from the fish Until the fish begin to recover and begin swimming, then release the fish into a new fish tank. The type of anesthetic I've used that works well and is highly effective for many freshwater fish in the tropics is clove oil. It is mixed with 95% ethyl alcohol in a ratio of 1:9 by volume to make a stock solution for use as a fish anesthetic. In using fish anesthesia, the laws of each country/state should be taken into account as well.
Nawin.

How do you make sure you don't overdose and kill the fish?

 

[nawin mahawong]

In practice, preliminary experiments should be done first. By using a low dose first, for example, starting at a dose not exceeding 10 ppm. and then observing the response of the fish. (Depending on the purpose of just wanting to keep the fish in a calm state He didn't panic and swam into the fish tank and was injured. or fish use their spines to pierce workers causing harm while being captured and transported. or want to make the fish unconscious stop moving not responding to stimuli Because different dosage levels are required) The important thing is to stop feeding the fish 1-2 days before using anesthesia on the fish. The volume of water and the amount of anesthetic that will be used to anesthetize the fish must be calculated correctly. During anesthesia, the fish must turn on the oxygen generator at all times. In this regard, you should study the use of anesthesia in fish as well as the recommended practices. Various precautions should be taken when using medicines to make them effective. Safe for both fish and operators. I have previously researched the use of clove oil as an anesthetic for fish. If interested, you can request the said document file via email for free as a public benefit. However, only the abstract section is in English. The rest is in Thai. You may need to use Google Translate to help translate.
In addition, I have created a program for calculating the stocking solution of clove oil as a fish anesthetic. and a program for calculating the amount of the stocking solution to be used to anesthetize fish. (There are other programs used for calculations related to aquaculture as well.) This is a program written by formulating commands in Microsoft Excel. If you can use a PC/Labtop and Microsoft Exel, you can request the file for this program. It can be used for free as a public benefit. But in such programs, most are in Thai. There will be some English mixed in. You may need to use Google Translate.

Example of an abstract on a trial using clove oil as an anesthetic for some freshwater fish. It's in the document picture below.

Ive ordered a rubber landing net so should do the job with no issues

Please be careful and prevent any danger from the spines on the stingray's tail. If it is frightened or fighting, it may raise its tail to stab the operator with its spines. Stingray spines are often poisonous. If the spines are inserted into the muscle, they are often difficult to remove. Especially if it is a large stingray, you may need to be more careful. With good wishes May your work be successful and safe for both fish and operators.