Fish Trap - Page 2

cracker · 11-27-2007, 04:09 PM

Thanks Miss Doni ! You have plenty of experience using a fish trap. I need to build a new one & considering /looking for ideas on how to improve on the design. Particularly the cumbersome feeding tube. I think Miss Doni's patened fish mush feeder could be utilized. LOL

Woodstock · 11-27-2007, 11:37 PM

Okay...
It is 10.5" long, 3.5"x3.75" square, with a 5" riser tube and the door is 9" long.
The trap is made of 1/16" acrylic (super thin but strong enough) except for the riser tube which has 1/8" acrylic.
The 'bars' used to make the door's slide channel are 1/4" acrylic.

Here is a picture showing a close up of the door's slide channel (where the door slides down)

cracker · 11-27-2007, 11:55 PM

The pic showing the channels is very helpful. I made the channel too wide & the current would cause trap to bind. I think thats why the aqua medic's trap is at an angle. I will make the trap door out of glass for the extra weight. Thank You very much!

vdituri · 11-28-2007, 12:11 AM

Are you trying to invent a better fishtrap?
I'm not ready to beat a path to your door.

cracker · 11-28-2007, 01:17 AM

Actually Vic, I already have a water proof two way solenoid that is activated with a garage door opener. I just push the button & the solenoid retracts a pin that holds the trap door open. This is just temporary until I get the "automated fish recognition system "setup. A web cam monitors the trap. The program is working but it only reconizes solid colors just need to tweek the soft ware a bit. Sorry You don't feel like coming my way. Florida is nice. If Ya change your mind let me know! Sorry Miss doni Didn't mean to highjack your thread.

Woodstock · 11-28-2007, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cracker

Actually Vic, I already have a water proof two way solenoid that is activated with a garage door opener. I just push the button & the solenoid retracts a pin that holds the trap door open. This is just temporary until I get the "automated fish recognition system "setup. A web cam monitors the trap. The program is working but it only reconizes solid colors just need to tweek the soft ware a bit. Sorry You don't feel like coming my way. Florida is nice. If Ya change your mind let me know! Sorry Miss doni Didn't mean to highjack your thread.

Wow!! That sounds like the perfect fish trap for sure! You're going to give RS members discounts when you start selling them I hope

Melanie · 11-28-2007, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Woodstock

I have had several inquiries as to how I catch fish in my reef so I wanted to share this with everyone. With the exception to clowns that stay within inches of their host, I have used this trap to catch any and all animals in my reef. I hope you find it useful~~

Great photo and explanation!

cracker · 11-28-2007, 02:06 PM

Miss Doni, I was exaggerating at bit there. I was just explaining to Vic that, is possible to "invent a better fishtrap ".

Woodstock · 11-28-2007, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cracker

Miss Doni, I was exaggerating at bit there. I was just explaining to Vic that, is possible to "invent a better fishtrap ".

LOL~

Melev · 11-30-2007, 04:52 AM

I've had one in my tank for the past few days letting the fish get used to it. I want to catch the Longnose Hawkfish.

Last time I used it, it was to catch "Tucker", my Hippo Tang.
http://www.melevsreef.com/video/tuckertrapper2.wmv (69 megs - Right Click; Save As to your harddrive please)

Woodstock · 11-30-2007, 08:14 AM

Nice trap Melev. I know how handy you are with acrylic and I highly suggest that you make those traps for sale.

I have not found them online in a while...
I have been using mine for years with great results. I did removed the HOT arms long ago after I discovered that it works better sitting on the sand.

Melev · 11-30-2007, 10:27 AM

I don't have that type of space in my tank to put one on the sand. This trap is 12" x 6" x 6" with a very thick trap door. I clip nori inside and the fish swim in to eat, and when the right fish goes in, down comes the door.

Woodstock · 11-30-2007, 10:37 AM

Ahhh.. yours is larger than mine. I would need to hang that size also.

BEELZEBOB · 11-30-2007, 10:46 AM

HA! Melevs trap is almost as big as my tank!!!

wait, no why am i all green?

Melev · 11-30-2007, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BEELZEBOB

HA! Melevs trap is almost as big as my tank!!!

wait, no why am i all green?

If you watched that video, you now know how hard it is to lift that thing out of the tank full of water and a fish!

11-27-2007, 04:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,757 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fish Trap Thanks Miss Doni ! You have plenty of experience using a fish trap. I need to build a new one & considering /looking for ideas on how to improve on the design. Particularly the cumbersome feeding tube. I think Miss Doni's patened fish mush feeder could be utilized. LOL

11-27-2007, 11:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,199 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: fish Trap Okay... It is 10.5" long, 3.5"x3.75" square, with a 5" riser tube and the door is 9" long. The trap is made of 1/16" acrylic (super thin but strong enough) except for the riser tube which has 1/8" acrylic. The 'bars' used to make the door's slide channel are 1/4" acrylic. Here is a picture showing a close up of the door's slide channel (where the door slides down) __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

11-27-2007, 11:55 PM	#18 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,757 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fish Trap The pic showing the channels is very helpful. I made the channel too wide & the current would cause trap to bind. I think thats why the aqua medic's trap is at an angle. I will make the trap door out of glass for the extra weight. Thank You very much!

11-28-2007, 12:11 AM	#19 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,730 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: fish Trap Are you trying to invent a better fishtrap? I'm not ready to beat a path to your door. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

11-28-2007, 01:17 AM	#20 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,757 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fish Trap Actually Vic, I already have a water proof two way solenoid that is activated with a garage door opener. I just push the button & the solenoid retracts a pin that holds the trap door open. This is just temporary until I get the "automated fish recognition system "setup. A web cam monitors the trap. The program is working but it only reconizes solid colors just need to tweek the soft ware a bit. Sorry You don't feel like coming my way. Florida is nice. If Ya change your mind let me know! Sorry Miss doni Didn't mean to highjack your thread.

11-28-2007, 02:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
cracker Acropora Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North East Florida Posts: 1,757 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fish Trap Miss Doni, I was exaggerating at bit there. I was just explaining to Vic that, is possible to "invent a better fishtrap ".

11-30-2007, 04:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
Melev Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fish Trap I've had one in my tank for the past few days letting the fish get used to it. I want to catch the Longnose Hawkfish. Last time I used it, it was to catch "Tucker", my Hippo Tang. http://www.melevsreef.com/video/tuckertrapper2.wmv (69 megs - Right Click; Save As to your harddrive please) __________________ Visit Melev's Reef 280g Starfire reef with all the essential equipment.

11-30-2007, 08:14 AM	#26 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,199 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: fish Trap Nice trap Melev. I know how handy you are with acrylic and I highly suggest that you make those traps for sale. I have not found them online in a while... I have been using mine for years with great results. I did removed the HOT arms long ago after I discovered that it works better sitting on the sand. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

11-30-2007, 10:27 AM	#27 (permalink)
Melev Pistol Shrimp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ft Worth, Tx Posts: 249 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: fish Trap I don't have that type of space in my tank to put one on the sand. This trap is 12" x 6" x 6" with a very thick trap door. I clip nori inside and the fish swim in to eat, and when the right fish goes in, down comes the door. __________________ Visit Melev's Reef 280g Starfire reef with all the essential equipment.

11-30-2007, 10:37 AM	#28 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,199 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: fish Trap Ahhh.. yours is larger than mine. I would need to hang that size also. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My QT/Hospital Tank* ~120 Reef Chronicle ~ *~Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 120 mixed reef, dual Reeflux 10k 250 MHs, dual Geiseman Actinic T5s,Neptune AC III, ASM g3, 2x Korallia #3, Mag 9.5 return

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