As someone who's constantly shuffling shrimp and fry between tanks, this little net has been a game-changer. The first thing I noticed was how sturdy the stainless steel handle feels—no flimsy bending like my old green wire net. When fully extended (39 inches!), it reaches deep into my 16" tall bowfront without dunking my sleeve in the water—a messy problem I didn’t realize could be solved until now.

The mesh is where this net really shines. It’s stiff enough that it doesn’t flop around uselessly when I’m chasing skittish cherry shrimp, but the fine holes are gentle on delicate scales. I’ve rescued baby pygmy corydoras without a single stuck fin—something my previous nets always struggled with. Bonus: It effortlessly scoops up uneaten food and debris that normally slips through larger nets.

Storage is genius too. The telescoping handle collapses down to 8.6 inches, tucking neatly beside my nano tank supplies. That end strap? Perfect for hanging right on my aquarium stand where I always lose tools mid-water-change panic.

Word of caution though: This isn’t for big fish—guppies are about the max size it can handle comfortably. But for shrimp keepers or anyone breeding nano species? Absolute must-have. After using it to transfer neon tetra fry last week, I’m already eyeing Pawfly’s other sizes for my 55-gallon setup.