Soothing Shrimp Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Che3f, I appreciate your comments! Each person is different and what works for one person may or may not work for another. I think this is a great example of that. eozen81 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Che3f, I appreciate your comments! Each person is different and what works for one person may or may not work for another. I think this is a great example of that. Exactly. I think it was wise that I include that part about it being MY experiences. Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 How does a Fluval net make the shrimps not jump, swim, and hide? Or are you just saying once they're in the net, the shrimps are less likely to escape from a Fluval net? I personally love the 3D nets and find them very easy to use EXCEPT when I'm trying to reach narrow places that a regular net will reach but the 3D net won't since it's bulky. It's not that the Fluval makes the shrimp jump but Moreso keeps them from doing so. Comparing the differences of the two nets, the 3D nets are usually less than 2" deep with an even opening at the front and end while the Fluval is roughly 3" deep with a tapering style. I can more easily swoop a swimming shrimp with the Fluval than the 3D. Being that the Fluval is a tapering net, it prevents a lot more accidental escapes than the 3D. Once a shrimp is netted and escapes it will start jumping around more and this is what I'm referring to. Both are good. I do own both. I just find more success netting shrimps with the Fluval whereas I'll use the 3D net for inspecting and culling. miwu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I use a cheap brine shrimp net with no issues. I have even move 2 week on shrimp with no issues *shrug* but the 3D nets do look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebi_flo Posted November 26, 2014 Report Share Posted November 26, 2014 These are some of the nets I'm using. I find the plakat betta scooper to work very well. It transfers the water with them and they don't seem to stress at all. ANBU and miwu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebirdie Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 I have a glass shrimp catcher as well as a fluval net. They are both useful to me because it's really easy to isolate and observe a shrimp without the shrimp really knowing it with the glass one. The thing you have to watch is that the handle is hollow and leads directly from the catch basin. This equalizes the pressure and you can catch shrimp easily but you have to be careful not to dump the whole thing out when you forget the handle is open and you bring it up to see the shrimp. Ask me how I know!!! I use the fluval in tight spots but do really like the glass one also. Besides...they look really cool! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamashack Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks for the warning, littlebirdie! I've just got one, but haven't used it yet! I had spotted it when I first got it, but a reminder never harms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebirdie Posted December 11, 2014 Report Share Posted December 11, 2014 As an added note...I just received the net DiscoBee carries...outstanding!!! I really am enjoying it much, much more than the flimsy fluval! I would highly recommend it. EricM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 As an added note...I just received the net DiscoBee carries...outstanding!!! I really am enjoying it much, much more than the flimsy fluval! I would highly recommend it. thanks! I think i only have 1 left in stock gotta get more from my contact! http://www.discobee.com/collections/shrimp-tank-supplies/products/extendable-3d-shrimp-net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanman19az Posted December 12, 2014 Report Share Posted December 12, 2014 As an added note...I just received the net DiscoBee carries...outstanding!!! I really am enjoying it much, much more than the flimsy fluval! I would highly recommend it. Amen to that! I love mine! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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