I my fish but I'm movig what do I do?

Question

HELP me to keep my fish Buddy's like Doug, Blacky and Rainbow

Answer 1

When I moved, I put my fish into a large 10 gallon paint mixing bucket that I got from the hardware store (clean and never used). I was able to transport them with the cover on and then move them back onto their tank at the new house. This would only work for fairly short moves of like a day or so. If you keep them like that for too long, they wouldn't be happy and would probably die.

Answer 2

You should set aside some time in your move specifically for the fish, and try to make the move as easy as possible. It's hard to take into consideration everything you should do since I don't have information on the the size of your tank or the type of fish, these are just some general suggestions:

For a short move, just bag the fish like they would at pet stores. If possible, find a container to move about half of the water, instead of trying to establish a new tank...this will be gentler on the fish.

For larger tanks/fish, or a longer move, try to find a large container that can be kept safe for a move. If you could find a battery operated aerator to keep in a large, sealed container, this would be great. It would be like a mini-tank on the go. Then, when you get to the final destination, add the water from the container back into the tank, introducing new water into the tank slowly.

Either way, you'll have to set aside some time just to move the fish and to get your tank set up in the new home as soon as possible after arriving with the fish.

You might also talk with your local pet store. They're certain to have some ideas and supplies that can help.

Answer 3

I've moved fish a few times and even left them in the tank.
I've drained enough water to leave them some room to swim and keep away from gravel. Then, add some stress coat before moving the tank.
I had to leave them in the truck overnight so I hooked up an extension cord and turned on the bubbler so they had some oxygen. When the truck is moving, they get air from the movement of the water.
I put the tank (30 gallon) on a moving blanket at the back of the truck.
It was in South Florida, so cold was not an issue.
Then, the day we made our two hour drive, I gave them some food, then hoped for the best. It must have sucked for them, but all but one fish survived.
The bucket idea is good too...even safer, but they still must endure the motion of the vehicle.

Answer 4

Your fish should handle the move just fine. You can put them in a plastic bag with your tank water, blow in some air for them just as they did when you bought the fish. If you're moving a very far distance however, you should probably consider finding them a new home and starting over when you get there.

Answer 5

Tank some of your aquarium water from the tank and put it into either a 5g bucket (clean - non chlorine rinsed bucket). If Chlorine is the unfortunate option then just make sure to add water conditioner to remove Chlorine.

Cover the bucket if you can, and if you have a battery operated airstone available to you (there only about $10 at your LFS) then get one so you are not having to areate every hours.

Get moved - set your tank back up - and put your buddies back in.

*****NOTE*****
If you have a biological filter like a biowheel - I would suggest taking the cartridges and Biowheels out and put them into a large zip locked bag of water so you do not lose your bacteria.

Good luck!

Answer 6

you can put it in either a bucket with a lid or even a cooler but when you get to where you are going add the water to your tank and dechloinator immediately than your fish you should be ok

Answer 7

Try asking this question again only this time make sense in what you are trying to convey.

Answer 8

"i my fish"?

i dont know watcha talkin about na, i got too much fish here

Answer 9

well, you can keep it in another fish bowl

Answer 10

What are you talking about? This makes no sense.