I have 2 small koi fish and and I am moving 8 hrs away would I be able to take them in my car that far?

Question

- I don't have a pump that will circulate air bubbles in my car
-Will they be able to take the car ride?

Answer 1

absolutly i moved 15 hours away and moved my entire 55 gallon fish tank full of fish in a bucket and not one fish died they were a mix of gold fish and tropical fish don't worry about it

Answer 2

Oh most definitely! When I went away to college I took ALL of my aquariums, including my koi, and they did fine. Just make sure they aren't in direct sunlight and that the car doesn't get too hot. Coolers are good to help protect them from heat. Also, it's best to change their water a couple of days before so it's clean.

Answer 3

you can buy a battery operated aerator sold in most fishing/tack stores. fisherman use them to keep the bait minnow alive. koi are quite hardy to agitation and temp differences(within reason) but, like any fish, need aerated water. get a large plastic bucket(white, to keep from getting hot)with lid, poke hole and put battery operated aerator in water. If you don't get the aerator, bring another 2-3 gallons of water and change of bucket and pour new water into new bucket for high up(think of cocktail with tom cruise). So you create bubbles in the water as its pouring, transfer you kois. this should be done 1/2 way through journey or if your kois are not looking so good.

Answer 4

Sure, that's not a problem if you are willing to invest in a battery operated air pump. I would suggest using a well washed cooler that you fill partially with tank water then add the koi. Add the air stone and they should make the trip just fine.

MM

Answer 5

Buy a little aerator that runs on batteries,with a airline and air stone, they sell them for minnos. Try K-mart , fishing stores, etc. We use it all the time, works great.

Answer 6

Hello & YEP..just also keep them out of the sun or even put them in a cooler with the lid cracked open...cold don't bother them..heat will !!! Take Care :)

Answer 7

Im going to say...definetly..!! These are hearty fish...Circulation isnt even an issue for this trip

Answer 8

Yep.


Not a problem.


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Answer 9

yes, i would clean their tank before i left, and give them plenty of food to eat. they should be fine.
johnny