Kelsta Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Hi We're thinking of buying goldfish at Wet Pets in Palmerston North and bringing them home to Wellington. What would be the best way to transport them with the least amount of stress on the fish? It will be either one or two fish. (The fish I've got came from a pet store about 5 minutes away from my house, so I've never had to drive them so far before). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 I bought fish from a pet store that was a 3-4 hour drive from here. I wrapped the bag in some bubble wrap I had and placed it in an insulated cooler bag. I tried to situate them (I had to cooler bags, I think there were 2 fish bags in each :-? ) in the car where they wouldn't get "bounced" around. They all survived the trip Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsta Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Oh the cooler bag is a great idea! I will drive and have hubby make sure the fish are stable. Did you use larger bags than usual? I guess the store will do that for us. I guess that's how they get shipped to stores etc so they must be able to survive it if we do it right aye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 The fish were in the bags that the store used. Others will advise on this, but you folks are heading into summer so just watch they don't get over heated. Keep the bags out of the sun. Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsta Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 OK will do - I guess keeping them in the shade and the good old air con should do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted October 8, 2007 Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 Yup.. get them bagged like normal, maybe a few less per bag if it's a long trip. Then just put the bags in a chilly bin in the back of the car. That will keep the temp stable and stop them rolling around the back seat :-? Use an old towel to pack around them in the chilly bin if it's not full. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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