tropical fish ?

Question

i am getting a fish tank with fish from my brother in law what is the best way to transport them it is about an hour away ?

Answer 1

Using the water from the tank put fish into plastic bags about two or three per bag! Make sure there is plenty of air in the bags.Put these into an insulated box if possible, if not use old newspapers to line a box and a Black bin bag inside to hold the bags of fish! Use a large container to save as much water from the tank too.Plants or ornaments, filter and heater should be transported in plastic bags too and kept damp if possible!
When you get home fill the tank and set up the filter and heater as soon as possible! Place the bags into the tank as soon as it is at 24 degrees and leave for at least 15 mins. Then gently release the fish into the tank. Adding water slowly doesn't help and it can even stress the fish because of constantly bothering them. Leave the tank lights off for at least 2 hours then feed the fish!

Answer 2

Bags are the best way to do it, that way your not dealing with extra equipment or tons of slopping water. Actual fish bags are best because they're tall and thick plastic. Fill the bag 1/3 with water, add the fish, grab the top of the bag and twist until the bag is half water and half air, and clamp or knot it. Most fish stores will give you a bunch of bags. Then it's a good idea to put the bags into a cooler - it will keep the water temp more stable and the darkness relaxes the fish. This way, the fish will last much longer then an hour.

You certainly don't need to save all the water from the tank. You want to save the bacteria. Bacteria grows on surfaces in the tank, mainly the filter, but the gravel and decorations too, but it's not free swimming in the water. To save the bacteria transfer the filter media in a bag as well, and don't clean it or any of the other stuff.

When you get back, set up and fill the tank, dechlorinate, and let it run for a couple of hours to heat up and oxygenate, then float the fish and pour them in. I don't feed them until the next day but I really don't think this matters one way or the other.

Answer 3

When i moved house i had to obviously empty and transport my tank and fish.... You dont need all the water!! Take about 1/3, store in water bottles.... To transport fish, put a black bin liner in a bucket and put water from the tank in there, then add fish. The darkness of the black bag reduces stress and also keeps the heat in the water. Make sure if you tie the bag that there is enough oxygen.

I done this successfully, with no dead fish (thank god as there sooo expensive) you will need to set the tank up right away with the water that you have saved and tap water.... then just add filters, heaters, chemicals and fish. leave the tank for a few days before adjusting anything as you will stress the fish out...

also someone said put the fish in bags into a cooler.... DONT DO THIS!! they are tropical fish, they will die if you do this....

Also when you add the tank accessories ie gravel filter etc, dont wash them as they will have bacteria on them in order to mature the tank quickly
GOOD LUCK

Answer 4

You will need to save all the water and transport it in buckets. The best way to transport the fish is to put them in a container, but leave room for air. Also, to avoid ammonia burns, it would be wise to put a small amount of a product called Amquel in the water. A teaspoon will do. You can't OD them on Amquel, but you don't want to waste it either. It smells like the devil, so do not get any on you.

Answer 5

I put my fresh water fish in sturdy water coolers with battery operated aeration pumps.We drove from Texas to Montana with great success. Now if they are salt water, they are a bit more delicate.Put them in sturdy plastic bags with air in the bag and place side by side in a cooler and add padding to lessen motion. Acclimate them to the new tank by letting the plastic bags float in the new tank and add the tanks water to the bags every 30 minutes. After about an hour and a half free them to their new home. An hour ride is short. I think you will be fine. Have a happy holiday and enjoy your new pets.

Answer 6

Clear bags.When i sell some to the pet shop,i get the bags from supermarket.Ones you put fruit ,veg etc in.Use the water from the tank and tie ends of bags.If there is a lot(fish) and you want to use the tank.Leave only enough water so they are not over agitated-2or3inches.