Low stress alternative to aquarium net that catches water too

[bettaballistic]

Not the best title, because I have no idea what this thing is actually called. But one time I saw a video of a betta breeder taking pictures of they're fish. And to get their fish out of the tank they used what looked like a normal fish but instead of the net part it was thin plastic like a ziplock bag. So it scooped the fish out and some water so it wasn't stressful. 

I would really like to know what this thing is called so that I can find one. I usually use my hands so it's not as stressful, but that doesn't work as well in every situation

[bettaballistic]

I found them!! There's a website selling them and they call them betta scoops here's a picture! I'm so excited I've been looking for days!

[The endler guy]

that just sounds like a spoon with extra steps

[Patrick_G]

Those look handy! I often catch fish with a small container or cup. This is a nice alternative. 

Edited December 11, 2022 by Patrick_G

[dangerflower]

Oh cool! Nets have definitely damaged my poor betta's fins before. This looks like it would be helpful for catching fry too. I usually scoop them in a cup or jar but this would probably be easier.

[bettaballistic]

On 12/11/2022 at 12:53 PM, Aiden Carter said:

that just sounds like a spoon with extra steps

 I guess you could just use a ladle 🧐

[The endler guy]

On 12/11/2022 at 5:48 PM, bettaballistic said:

 I guess you could just use a ladle 🧐

That was the word!

[JettsPapa]

On 12/11/2022 at 2:46 PM, dangerflower said:

Oh cool! Nets have definitely damaged my poor betta's fins before. This looks like it would be helpful for catching fry too. I usually scoop them in a cup or jar but this would probably be easier.

I'm a big fan of the small nets marketed for catching shrimp.  The net portion is generally fairly stiff, so it doesn't collapse around the fish (like this one:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087614NSC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

By the way, someone posted about this set a while ago:  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0948ZMFBD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1.  I ordered a set, since the price was right, but I'm not a fan.  The net part is too soft.  I like the small nets that hold their shape.

Edited December 12, 2022 by JettsPapa