2007-07-18 04:57:18 · 8 answers · asked by ambrose bierce 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
I'm going to assume:
3 Hours from bag time to plane boarding.
5 Hours on the plane.
2 Hours from plane to house.
Thats 10 hours. If you kept the fish in separate bags with alot of air (believe it or not, the amount of air in the bag is more important than the amount of water) the fish would made that trip fine. For added safety, go to the fish store and ask them to fill the bag with Oxygen. (Most good fish stores keep oxygen on hand.)
Unfortunately, your bigger battle will be against TSA. I honestly don't know for sure whether a bag with a fish and water will be allowed through. I fear the answer is no. Try calling the airport for guidance.
2007-07-18 05:20:01 · answer #1 · answered by Richard S 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If the plane ride is 5 hours, they will have to be in their container for longer than that. Since you'll probably have to be at the airport 2 hours early to get through security and getting out of the air port and to a place with an electrical port will take long also, I'm guessing it will be about 8 hours.
What I would do is put them in a cooler with as much water (preferably their tank water) as possible. Keep an air pump with you for when you do have access to a plug. Otherwise, change about 25% of the water after 3-4 hours (or when you can) replacing it with bottled water (or bring dechlorinator).
It's gonna be tough, but you don't want to jeopardize their health by depriving them of oxygen for too long.
Good luck!
2007-07-18 05:09:01 · answer #2 · answered by KityKity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I don't think that is a good idea. I don't even think you can take a fish in an airplane. Good question though.
If your going to be gone for a while, then get an automatic feeder that would feed your fish every 24 hrs.
2007-07-18 05:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
goldfish are alittle harder than bettas, but it can be done. However the Federal government now makes u ship liquids in under 3 oz. So fitting 2 goldfish in there is going to be hard.
Another factor is with the air line itself.
I did bring a betta with me from LA to NY and it was fine.
But i did check with my air line first.
2007-07-18 05:05:34 · answer #4 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your biggest problem would be water - you can't take more than 4 ounces of liquid in one container through security. You wouldn't want to put them in the cargo hold as checked luggage - the handling would kill them.
2007-07-18 05:11:38 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no no no and no your fish will die they need constant dissolved oxygen and you wont even know if they put the thing its in upside down plus they water will freeze if you really care about your fish then if your going on a trip then get someone to watch them and if your moving give away the fish and buy new ones when you get to the new place
2007-07-18 06:21:49 · answer #6 · answered by tkerbag 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No, I don't think that you are allowed to and wouldn't the altitude hurt them? Try to leave them at home and have someone come in and feed them or give them to a friend to take care of for a few days.
2007-07-18 05:04:55 · answer #7 · answered by Stareyes 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
NO!! A fish must have constant air flow over their water or else the oxygen will run out and they will suffocate. if is better to ship them some shipping companys can accomate fish.
2007-07-18 05:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by Toni M. 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋