we will be moving 4 hours away. HOW DO YOU TRANSPORT LIVING FISH?????????????

Answer 1

go to like big als or a pet store and they will give u fishy bags i did that b4.

Answer 2

There are basically three things you have to worry about -
1. Oxygen levels
2. Temperature
3. Stress

1.You can usually leave the fish you have bought for up to two hours before the oxygen level drop too low. Therefore I would suggest less fish per bag and bigger bags, about double the volume per fish than when bought (if fish are spiny use containers) fill approx.1/3 water 2/3 air.

2. To reduce temperature change when transporting my fish I often place the bags in an esky with either a couple of hot water bottles filled with LUKE WARM WATER ONLY (preferably up to two degrees higher than tank water) covered with a thick towel and then place bags of fish on top or partly filled with aquarium water but only if the bags fit snuggly so they don't slosh around.

3. Some suggest adding a calmative like Aqua plus with P.H.E. to the water but if you overdose it can kill them. (Get advice if you are going to add some and don't stray from the recommended dosages.) Basically if you have been gentle in getting them out of the tank and done the above you should have minimal loses to stress and shock.

I have once moved my fish just in an esky filled with the old aquarium water as I was also moving my aquarium on the same day and it was a short trip. When I arrived I put a heater, air pump and filter into the esky until the tank was cycled through once. Although it had some advantages it was a big worry the whole way with the sloshing and all the fish being in together. I ended up taking twice as long (as I was trying to reduce the sloshes) and we were all very stressed after that trip so I wouldn't recommend it.

Answer 3

There are about two different options. You can buy oxygen tabs and place them with the fish. The oxygen tabs dont last too long. The best method is to go to a pet fish shop. Ask them for fish bags and a transport container. (it looks like a styrofoam cooler) Place your fish in the bags. Remember, use the same tank water for the bags. seal the bags with a rubber band and take them back to the pet shop. They open the bags and place oxygen into the bags. (from oxygen tanks) they will seal the bags tight with the rubberbands and place them back into the container. Place the lid on the container (the darkness will calm the fish) and transport them. The oxygen will last for about 5 hours. The shop will probably charge a nominal fee but it will save your fish.

Answer 4

Get some of those 5 gallon buckets w/ the water tight lids. Put a few in each bucket. As long as you don't have huge fish they should be fine for 4 hours. Tear the tank down last, set it up 1st. And skip feeding them 24 hours b-4 the move. This will cut down on the amount of ammonia they release into the water. Get some stuff from the pet store to jump start the biological filtration cycle when you get them set back up again. Good luck!

Answer 5

If you have a lot of fish I'd put the fish in a large plastic container, a cheap styrofoam cooler perhaps and buy a small AC inverter, the type you plug into your cigarette lighter, put a bubble stone in the container and plug in your air compressor. As long as you don't let the water get too hot or cold, you should be ok. A styrofoam container will insulate pretty good for a 4 hour trip. Tape down the lid to help prevent water splashing out. Of course, if you only have a few fish then the bubbler wouldn't be needed. Did I forget to mention you don't fill a styrofoam container completely up? It isn't that strong.

Answer 6

We had a similar situation, shifting with a large tank and tremendous fish. the great element you could do is get a large garbage pail, ascertain its rinsed properly and dried (dont use cleansing soap it is going to kill the fish) fill the rubbish pail purely complete sufficient for the fish to be able to swim very surely, use the water from the tank. once you've one in each of those bubble maker issues placed that contained in the water contained in the pail untill you're prepared to flow. emply the tank, load each little thing up. placed the fish in a niche the position they wont tip or get gossled to a lot. in case you could keep the bubble gadget going when you're on your thanks to the recent living house it will be extra constructive, yet in case you cant it really is going to be okay to. once you get to the recent living house commence installation the tank right now away, ascertain the water is a good temperature and also you get rid of the chemical compounds, then placed the fish back in and vuala. they could be fantastic.

Answer 7

I know this one. I had killiefish sent to me through the mail. They were put individually into bags with a couple of cups of water (you may need more or less water depending on size of fish), then the top partially closed, and air pumped into it, so it was a little less than half water w/fish and a little more than half air before the bag was twisted and tied off. Then they were placed into a styrofoam cooler, and the cooler placed into a cardboard box. You'll probably want to skip the cardboard box part so the fishies don't get lost in the confusion. :)

Answer 8

If they are warm water fish that need airation, put them in a large zip-lok bag. Keep them on your lap for warmth the entire trip and every hour carefully open the bag and let in fresh air.

Answer 9

well,
first what kind of fish, how many and do you have a small tank.
They travel well as long as you keep them at the same Temp they are use to

Answer 10

I put them in a plastic bucket. Wal-Wort and Bait shops sell a battery operated air pump, usually has air line and a stone, works great.