{"product_id":"seachem-fish-net","title":"Seachem Fish Net","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe right net makes moving fish safer and less stressful.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Seachem Fish Net is a soft, snag-resistant aquarium net offered in a full range of sizes with a choice of regular or fine mesh and standard or long handles, so you can match the net to your fish and your tank instead of forcing one net to do everything. Suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRound out your maintenance kit with more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/cleaners\"\u003eaquarium tools \u0026amp; cleaners\u003c\/a\u003e and browse \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003emaintenance \u0026amp; water care\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRegular vs Fine Mesh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery size comes in two mesh options so you can pick the right balance of speed and gentleness:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegular mesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e a general-purpose net for everyday fish handling and maintenance. Moves water fast and works for most community and larger fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine mesh:\u003c\/strong\u003e a tighter, softer weave for more delicate species, small or long-finned fish, fry, and shrimp. It is gentler on fins and holds tiny animals that would slip through a standard net.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard handles are 12 inches for everyday tanks. Long handles are 16 inches, giving you extra reach into deep or tall aquariums so you can net a fish without getting your arm wet. Long-handle options are offered in the 5 inch and 8 inch sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet size is the width of the opening. As a rule, use a net a little wider than the fish you are catching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano tanks, fry, shrimp, small tetras and rasboras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12.5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall to medium community fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium community fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarger community fish and cichlids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge fish and big aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLargest fish and heavily stocked tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eTips \u0026amp; Net Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet the net before use so it slides gently past fins and slime coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead the fish into the net rather than chasing it, and cup a hand or a second net on the other side to guide it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor jumpers, keep the net low and cover the top of the catch with your hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse in clean, dechlorinated water after each use and let it dry fully. Keep a separate net per tank, or dip between tanks, to avoid moving disease or pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeachem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3\", 5\", 6\", 8\", 10\", 12\" (net opening width)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRegular or Fine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard 12\" or Long 16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater and saltwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMade in the USA (Madison, GA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-pro-net-care-dip-1-gallon\"\u003eFritz Pro Net Care Dip\u003c\/a\u003e: sanitize nets between tanks to avoid spreading disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/lees-super-algae-scrubber-handle-glass-aquariums\"\u003eLee's Super Algae Scrubber\u003c\/a\u003e: keep the glass clear on cleaning day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-aasc01-glass-aquarium-scrubber\"\u003eAquatop Glass Aquarium Scrubber\u003c\/a\u003e: a padded scrubber for algae film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fluval-provac-powered-aquarium-gravel-cleaner\"\u003eFluval ProVAC Gravel Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e: vacuum the substrate while you have the tank open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between regular and fine mesh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRegular mesh is a general-purpose weave that moves water quickly and suits most fish. Fine mesh is a tighter, softer weave that is gentler on delicate fins and holds tiny animals like fry and shrimp that would slip through a standard net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick a net a little wider than the fish you catch most often. Smaller sizes (3 to 5 inch) are ideal for nano tanks, fry, and shrimp, while larger sizes (8 to 12 inch) handle cichlids and big community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I need the long handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose a 16 inch long handle for deep or tall aquariums where a standard 12 inch handle means putting your arm in the water. Long handles are offered in the 5 inch and 8 inch sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. These nets work in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. 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