Catching nets / Fishing nets

Catching nets as fishing nets

Fishing nets for safely catching fish & shrimps

Nets for catching fish & shrimps in the aquarium

Catch nets and landing nets play a crucial role in aquaristics, especially when it comes to catching fish and shrimps safely and stress-free from the aquarium. Fishing nets are special nets that have been specifically developed to avoid injuring the sensitive animals when catching them and at the same time to ensure an effective catching method.

Whether you need to transfer an aquarium animal, separate a sick or injured fish or dispose of dead plant debris, you can manage these tasks effortlessly thanks to catch nets and landing nets.

Catch nets and landing nets are available in different types and sizes to meet the individual requirements of your aquarium and its inhabitants. Regardless of whether your aquarium is a small nano tank with small aquarium inhabitants or a large aquarium with larger aquarium inhabitants, you are sure to find the right safety net or landing net from us.

Types of catching nets

In the world of aquaristics, there are different types of nets that vary depending on their intended use and the size of the animals to be caught. The most common types include

• Round trap nets: These nets have a round shape and are available in different diameters. They are particularly suitable for catching fish in larger aquariums.
  
  
• Rectangular nets: Rectangular nets are useful when it comes to catching shrimps or smaller fish from densely planted aquariums or narrow areas, as they offer a larger surface area.
  
  
• Landing nets: Landing nets are a special type of net with a long handle. They are ideal for carefully removing individual fish or shrimps from the aquarium without disturbing the surrounding life.

Properties of high-quality fishing nets

High-quality fishing nets are characterised by certain properties that improve their efficiency and safety when catching fish and shrimp:

• Fine net material: the net material should be fine enough to prevent the animals' fins or antennae from getting caught in it and being damaged.
  
  
• Stable handle: A stable, non-slip handle ensures safe handling and makes it easier to manoeuvre the net in the aquarium.
  
  
• Gentle touch: High-quality safety nets are designed to be gentle on the mucous membranes of fish and shrimps to minimise injuries and stress.
  
  
• Quick-drying: High-quality fishing nets are quick-drying, which effectively prevents the formation of bacterial colonies in the damp meshes and the resulting foul odour. This guarantees that the safety nets always remain hygienic.

Intended uses of safety nets

Fishing nets are used in various situations, including

• Transferring fish and shrimp: When transferring or relocating animals to another aquarium or quarantine area, trap nets are used to ensure a safe transfer.
  
  
• Removal of sick or injured animals: If an animal is sick or injured and requires separate treatment, it can be gently removed from the main aquarium using a capture net.
  
  
• Reducing overpopulation: To prevent overpopulation in the aquarium, trapping nets can be used to catch excess offspring or adult animals.
  
  
• Removing plant remains: Remains of aquarium plants can be easily collected with landing nets, especially if they are floating on the water surface, they can simply be skimmed off with the landing net.

Catch nets and landing nets are indispensable tools for you as an aquarist to handle your aquarium animals safely and effectively. The right choice of a high-quality fishing net makes a significant contribution to maintaining the well-being and health of fish and shrimps.

It is important to pay attention to the characteristics of the nets and ensure that they meet the needs of the aquarium inhabitants. By catching the animals gently and carefully, you as an aquarist can create an environment that is as stress-free as possible, in which your protégés can develop in the best possible way.

As an aquarist, you should always pay attention to quality when selecting catching nets and choose the right tools for your specific requirements.

Browse through our range of safety nets and find the ideal safety net that meets your requirements. In this way, you will be doing your aquarium inhabitants a great service.

If you have any questions or require further information on the products we offer, we will of course be happy to assist you with our expertise.