bug watching

[nightfish]

Just had a thought pop in my head, and I'm wondering if anyone could help me figure out how to put it to work.

I was thinking about taking a small/medium sized clear plastic box streamside so I could seine up some bugs and watch how they swim and/or crawl. It should be strong, lightweight, easily tucked into a daypack, very clear & relatively free of distortion, and with a big enough opening to easily fill & drop in specimens.

Any ideas?

[Dennis]

Use a one gallon plastic zip lock bag. Takes up no space when empty. Holds plenty of water and gives the bug plenty of room to swim, crawl, etc.

[nightfish]

Thanks Dennis! Here I was wondering how to assemble a mini aquarium with lexan or something, and the simple answer was in my kitchen drawer! It'll fit nicely in my vest, rolled up with my seine!

[Trout4x]

nightfish the power of just asking for help. What a great tool this site is, ask questions and questions are answered.

[nightfish]

Yup, my free lunch came with a ziplock bag!