Bristlenose Plec Stuck In Net. Help!!!!

I was transferring my Bristlenose Plec from one tank to another. Now he is stuck to the net. The net is turned insideout, but he is stuck to it. Is he just holding on or are his bristles stuck to it? I don't like to push his head too much incase I hurt him.

I'm not sure what to do.

Help!!!!!

Phew! It's awful when that happens! I couldn't get one of my endlers out the net for ages when I first got them

Hi Notungz,

Glad your panic is over and that all seems ok   I have to admit, (though I'll probably get told off by someone for doing it ) I tend to use a large teacup for catching my fish if need be. This is because when I was reading up on bettas ages ago, it said that using a net for them was not a good idea as they can get snagged. So, that was how I always caught Rafe. Then I read that corys also can get hurt and caught by their little spines if you use a net. I haven't had to catch one of them yet, but if I do, it will be by the cup method. I have only used my net for picking out any dead fish

It is absolutely spotless, and I only use it for fishies....not the vicars tea, or anything. I don't use any detergent on it, just scald it out with boiling water, but the glass jar method sounds a good idea....might try that

Good ideas. I use a clear plastic container because it makes much less noise if I knock it against the side of the glass tank. I think that's better for the fishes..... and safer for the tank!