fattythecatty Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 In a few weeks we're moving about 3 hours down the road to the middle of nowhere. How can I move my fish with minimal loss? Any advise appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 buckets and bags , shouldn't loose any at all if u want to be extra careful bag them all put them in a large poly box and put couple of heat bags in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Try to get some good containers so you can take as much of the tank water with you as you can to maintain the same chemistry. I ised to get the used 20 litre vodka containers from the bulk dept at the local for a couple of bucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 When you bag the fish do not overcrowd them and make sure there is about 1/3 water to 2/3 air. I use large 30L barrels with airtight lids and put the fish in there - a lot easier and quicker than bagging them. Keep the filter media wet when you move. Get hold of some polystyrene boxes if you don't have large barrels like mine. Pack the bags firmly so they can't move during the trip and pack them with bubblewrap or scrunched up newspaper. Remember catfish can have sharp spines and feelers so not good to bag them. How big is the tank? If small enough, empty the water into containers (take as much as possible, or at least 1/3) and leave the substrate and plants in it. They will cope with no water for the duration of the trip. It is moving the tank you have to be careful not to put too much strain on it. I would not move a tank over 60 x 30 x 30 by this method as they are too heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me love fishy Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Do you have a friend with a tank who can look after your fish until you get your tank set up again? How big is your tank that you are moving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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