Seachem Fish Net 30cm / 12″

Description

Seachem Fish Net 30cm / 12 inch — Standard-Mesh Landing Net for Large Fish and Deep Aquariums

Catching a big fish is mostly about the size of the opening you can put in front of it. Seachem Fish Net 30cm / 12 inch (SKU: 724844-3227) is the largest hoop in the Seachem net range, a 30 cm frame on a 30 cm (12 inch) handle, and it is built for the jobs a small net turns into a chase: moving an adult oscar or severum, netting a large marine angel out of a display, or shifting stock between a tank and a holding tub. The wide mouth means fewer passes, which matters more to the fish than to you.

This is the standard-mesh version rather than the fine-mesh one. The larger weave lets water fall away quickly as the net comes up, so there is less drag through the water and less weight hanging off the frame with a heavy fish in it — the trade-off being that it is not the net for tiny fry or long, delicate finnage. If you keep fancy goldfish, bettas or shrimp, the fine-mesh version of the same 30 cm size is the gentler choice, and the two sit naturally side by side in a maintenance kit.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Large freshwater fish: Adult cichlids, catfish, goldfish and other deep-bodied fish that a 15 or 20 cm hoop struggles to contain.
• Deep display tanks: The 12 inch handle keeps your arm above the waterline in tall aquariums and sumps during routine work.
• Stock movements: Transfers between display, quarantine and holding containers, where speed keeps the fish out of the water for less time.
• Surface clean-ups: Skimming leaves, uneaten food or plant trimmings off a large water surface in one pass.

Handling & Maintenance Guide

• Wet the mesh first: Dip the net before use so the weave is soft and less abrasive against scales and slime coat.
• Guide, do not chase: Hold the net still and steer the fish into it with your free hand or a second net, which stresses the fish far less.
• Support heavy fish: Take the weight with one hand under the hoop as you lift, and keep the trip out of the water as short as possible.
• Rinse and hang dry: Rinse in fresh water after every use and dry the net fully before storage; keep separate nets for quarantine tanks.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• 30 cm hoop: The widest opening in the Seachem range, for large-bodied and fast fish that outgrow a standard net.
• Standard mesh: Open weave drains quickly and pulls through the water with less resistance than fine mesh.
• 12 inch handle: Standard-length handle for everyday reach; Seachem’s long-handle nets run 16 inches where more depth is needed.
• Matched size range: One of eight hoop sizes from 8.5 cm to 30 cm, so nets can be matched to each tank in a fish room.
• Fine-mesh alternative: The same 30 cm size is available in fine mesh for delicate fins and small species.

Product Details

• Brand: Seachem
• SKU: 724844-3227
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 000116032278
• Product Type: Aquarium Hardware & Maintenance > Fish Nets
• Hoop Size: 30 cm (12 inch)
• Handle Length: 30 cm (12 inch standard handle)
• Mesh Type: Standard mesh
• Suitable For: Freshwater and marine aquariums