how to catch yoyo loaches???

[anti-generic]

What's the easiest way to catch these guys. I've tried making a trap with a 2ltr coke bottle cut up and replaced the top half inverted. But the loaches seem too clever to go in. and i managed to catch everything but those loaches.

Is there a easier way??

catching them with a net is impossible. They live in a planted tank with alot of drift wood.

Thanks in advance.
Regards,
Eric

[DR.V]

A PVC pipe with one end capped.

Put a algae wafer inside the pipe, once they're in lift the pipe up.

[anti-generic]

wouldnt they swim out just as easy??

[DR.V]

I had my PVC at about 30cm and small in diameter.

Once the loach went in, I just take out the pipe and its still in there.

[anti-generic]

what was the diameter????

[DR.V]

1inch ... so 2.5cm....

It would be hard for them to swim backwards, and it would be too small for them to turn around and swim forward.

But it depends on the size of your loach.

Why are you getting rid of them ?? They're awsome man! I got 2 in my tank and they're getting FAT ! lol

[anti-generic]

ok i get your idea. thanks

i'm getting them out of the planted tank coz they're ripping up my hair grass. plus i think they are too roudy. i much prefer the smaller chain loaches.

[DR.V]

Or ottocinclus for algae eaters ^^

Good luck.

[DiscusMad]

with a yoyo???

[Palpatine]

I use one of those net breeders you can get fairly cheaply, hold it down in the water with a block of bloodworm in it and the first things inside are the loaches. :P