2006-07-13 08:30:52 · 22 answers · asked by celticwitchgirl 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
use a large ziplock bag and put it in a cooler to keep the water from getting to hot or cold.. they should be fine..
2006-07-13 08:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Heatmizer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cooler is a good idea. Keep them in the car with you- this will provide a stable temperature. I moved mine in a five gallon bucket. I also got a battery operated air pump- it probably wasn't neccesary but made me feel better.
Keep your filter media and gravel wet. This will save your beneficial bacteria. Save as much water as you can as well. (that is why the bucket or cooler are nice) This will cut down on the time your aquarium will take to re-cycle.
REMEMBER- Oxygen is constantly dissolving in water at the surface. You need to provide them with as much surface area as you can. If you bag them then give them plenty of O2 in the top of the bag.
2006-07-13 10:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by Lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i transported 5 goldfish (poi) in my garbage can filled with tank water. it was supposed to be a two hour move but my truck broke down and it ended up taking 5 days. on the 3rd day i bought one of those little like 1 gallon aquariums from wal mart for 20.00 (which i should have done in the first place, it comes with water treatment and a filter) and they did fine in it, all 5 and a sucker fish! goldfish don't die as easy as people think. just be sure to feed them and they will probably be okay.
2006-07-13 08:36:39 · answer #3 · answered by crzinluv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to move goldfish is in a cooler with 4-6 inches of water, put the lid on the cooler for sloshing water, the movement of the water will also help with oxygenation. if you're moving during these hot summer months, everytime you make a pit stop
add a cup of ice to the cooler
GoodLuck
2006-07-13 14:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will not survive if you keep them in a sealed bag. They will depleat the oxygen in the water. The water also needs to maintain a constant temperature with little variation. I would give them away, or flush them, and buy new ones when you get settled. They'll likely die either on the way or shortly after you get to your new home, anyway. Sorry for the bad news.
2006-07-13 08:40:03 · answer #5 · answered by Silvax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Had to do the same thing when we moved from NY to NC. Bought over $200 worth of special equipment to keep the tank running in the car during the drive. Fish still died. Point is, you may just want to give them away and start over once tyou arrive in your new location....sorry
2006-07-13 08:34:11 · answer #6 · answered by rahkokwee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in a large plastic bag with fresh water and a piece of water plant. Put the bag in a bucket to prevent it from rolling around. Your fish should be fine. Just remember when you get to the other end of your trip to get them into a tank asap.
2006-07-13 08:33:26 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A five gallon bucket such as a spackle bucket will do the trick. Has a lid too. You may wish to do a partial water change occasionally as well.
2006-07-13 09:28:37 · answer #8 · answered by b4_999 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep them in the original container(s). Secure the top with a lid. Check on them every time you have a pit stop. Should be fine.
2006-07-13 08:34:07 · answer #9 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can put them in a container (such as Gladware) and make sure they are in a stable area that they won't tip over in.
2006-07-13 08:40:12 · answer #10 · answered by ☼ becki ☼ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋