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How to catch Cleaner shrimp in a reef tank?

Mr. Seahorse

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I need to move my 2 cleaner shrimp from my 90 gallon to my 20 gallon. The tank has 50+ heads of splatter/ Bicolor hammer so I don't want to knock any over.
Ideas on how to? Suggestions would be appreciated.
 
Get it used to hand feeding, then betray its trust by catching it while it cleans you

Monstrous, I know, but it works. Also come at it from behind with the net
Well I kind of have to catch it in the next week so I don't think there will be enough time but good idea.
 
Fish trap or soda bottle trick
My exact thoughts and their fun to make works on fish also sometimes not feeding the tanks for a couple days is needed to entise them into the trap with food!
Just add some zip ties if needed to hold together..The larger bottles tend to work better since they create a larger drop into the bait food area. May need to add a rock inside to weight it down or on top..Small crawfish/ minnow traps they sell online will work also for shrimp
 
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