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I don’t have an aquarium. I bought this nylon fish net for a much freakier reason.
This is the Penn-Plax Quick-Net, a nylon mesh net for scooping fish out of a tank. I picked it up on Amazon even though I don’t own an aquarium. A few days ago I looked into my sump pump pit and saw a frog in there. I figured it would be long dead by the time the net arrived, but that dude was still kicking. So here’s the net, and here’s the rescue.
- Big enough to scoop a frog
- Fine mesh pocket holds things securely
- Rubber end on the handle
- Cheap and simple
- Handle length limits how deep you can reach
- Made for aquariums, not sump pits
▶ Watch the full review on YouTube
The net
It’s a pretty big net with a pocket for your standard aquarium fish, a blue painted wire frame and a little rubber end on the handle. It should be good for scooping a fish up and moving it home.
I went with this one because it was cheap, simple and on Amazon.
The frog rescue
The frog had been living in my sump pump pit for about four days. I reached down without falling in myself, and got him on the first real try.
He kept trying to jump out of the net. I carried him outside and let him go. He’s free, and the net works.
About the buy link
The video had no product link. The button goes to the Penn-Plax Quick-Net in the 8 x 6 inch size. Penn-Plax makes several sizes, so pick the one that fits your tank or pit.
Who should get one
Anyone with an aquarium, obviously. But if you have a sump pit, a window well or a pool that collects frogs and other critters, a cheap net like this beats trying to grab them by hand.
FAQ
Do I need an aquarium to use it?
No. I used mine to rescue a frog from a sump pump pit.
What size did you buy?
A pretty big one. The button goes to the 8 x 6 inch Quick-Net, and the listing has smaller sizes too.
Did the frog survive?
Yes. He was still kicking after four days and I let him go outside.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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