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What is the best way to transport my tropical fish2007-11-24 23:41:05

I am moving and need to transport my fish can anyone tell me the best way to do this. The journey will be approx an hour

Answers:

One hour is nothing to worry about. Using plastic bags is OK, but is not necessary. Many people make moving fish a lot harder than it has to be.

If it is a small tank (up to 20 gallons), lower the water level to about 2 inches and just leave them in the tank. That way they are still in an environment they know. Netting and bagging is quite stressful.

If it is a large tank, buy a brand new bucket (no soaps or detergents have been in it) and fill it just enough to cover the fish with tank water. They will be fine. The open bucket allows O2 to transfer into the water as it moves.

When I take fish to fish auctions, they remain in bags for up to 8 hours. I usually put a small tablet into each bag called a "Bag Buddy," it calms the fish and adds O2 to the water in addition to turning the water a very pretty shade of blue.

If you do use bags, just put enough water in the bag to cover the fish if the bag is laying on it's side. That way there is a lot of air in the bag to transfer O2 into the water. Remember water is not the most important thing in a bag of fish, water and air, air is. The fish must only remain under water for the journey.

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submarine or in a stir fry

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In water, definitely - you probably know the proper temperature

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Carefully

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hire a helicopter, and suspend them underneath in a plastic bag full of water, at the appropriate time hover over their new home, and drop the bag, creating a fun fair type of feeling for the fish to enjoy before they become locked up in a tank for the rest of their lives, circling endlessly, getting depressed before catching some disease which means you will have to flush them down the loo.

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huge plastic bag of water and blown up with air, supported in a large bucket/container and held fast so it does not slide around

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In a plastic bag filled with water from their original tank in an insulated container. Should be fine if it is only for one hour.

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Place them on wheels and lead them with a leash.

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If you're walking use a bag similar to those used by aquariums, with water from your tank. Wrap a towel around it and put it in a carrier bag.