Xmant's Seed Shrimp Trap

[Xmant]

I hope my new seed shrimp trap invention might be useful to you.

Overall Picture


Left Section


Right Section

[Xmant]

This photo was taken about 5mins ago.

[shinkuro]

seems useful.. bro care to share how u make this trap? im sure alot of bros here will like to find out more about this trap to trap seed shrimps..

i am impressed!! mind sharing the secret behind this trap? would love to try it out

[Koji™]

Innovative!!! Using the rainbar connectors and netting. Good~

[Navanod]

This looks very useful to me, since the only pest I have now are the seed shrimps.
How do you prevent shrimplets from getting in as well?
Are both ends opened? If the left side is also opened, i think all the seed shrimps will fall out when we pull the trap up right?

Innovative bro xmant thanks for sharing.

[globalcookie]

Originally Posted by Navanod

How do you prevent shrimplets from getting in as well?
Are both ends opened? If the left side is also opened, i think all the seed shrimps will fall out when we pull the trap up right?

If shrimplets gets in, it's ok. Remove the trap, empty it into a container, use spoon to scoop shrimplet out and return it to tank.

Both sides has netting. Use ur index finger n thumb to hold both ends. Tilt the trap towards your thumb so the seed shrimps will fall towards that side. Minimal amt of seed shrimps will fall out.

My question is... where to get that fine net? Good DIY product, improvise from spare parts.

kudos to you bro thanx fro sharing

[Xmant]

It was designed with such an intention that seed shrimp can only be allowed to enter from the right based on my trap assembly. The first 2 nettings on the right are of same size and slightly smaller in size as compared to the seed shrimp. Seed shrimps will find its way to the trap where food is placed. If you observe carefully enough, there is a fishing line attached to the right for retrieving the whole trap assembly. The left netting is much smaller as compared to the other two. So, when the trap is retrieved, it will be tilted to upright position. The fine netting will prevent the seed shrimp from escaping the trap. Placement of trap is also important. The water current must flow from left to right so that the seed shrimps will then enter from the right instead of left due to the yummy food taste. To make the catching more effective, the right opening should be placed slightly below the soil. This will aid the seed shrimps to get into the trap.