Catching cardinals

**wks** · 5th Jul 2002, 21:17

Anybody knows how to catch cardinals in a heavily planted tank? The last time I did that, I have to pull almost every plant out to get those little fishes.

**Simon** · 5th Jul 2002, 22:05

i use 2 nets place one at a corner and drive them with the other

**vinz** · 6th Jul 2002, 00:03

It helps if the one in the corner is large. Use a smaller one to herd them. Small net easier to navigate thru plants. Also don't make them panic, trick is to herd them, not chase them.

Can try after the lights go out for at least an hour, then turn on the lights. They'll be a bit blur for a while, but not for long.

**Simon** · 6th Jul 2002, 10:06

jason, ask yr wifey to help, makes its easier

**wks** · 6th Jul 2002, 22:50

Simon, my wife wants the cardinals but I want to convert my tank into SEAsia biotope. I have to do it secretly so she is not aware of the changes.[

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After I got all the fishes in my holding tank, I will sell them away quietly...

Actually when u have a wife who is also interested in your tank and want some say in decor, it really make life difficult for us men... sigh pai tan[

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**Simon** · 6th Jul 2002, 22:52

hahahaaaaa... if that isnt bad enuff, wait till u have one who is finkerminded and always wanna rescape[

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**kelstorm** · 6th Jul 2002, 23:34

wks.. can i reserve your cardinals?? how many of them?? my fiancee now wants to do up a tank in her office.. hahah..[

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**wks** · 7th Jul 2002, 00:54

Kelvin, no problem but have to wait quite a while as I have not prepared the holding tank. Will inform u once I got all the fish. There are about 20 fishes.