Well, it looks like this summer I will be moving out of state temporarily. It's about 450 miles and roughly 8 hours. I need tips on the best and easiest way to move my fish. My tanks are small, so the tanks themselves shouldn't be difficult (just take up a lot of space for the rest of the crap I need to move).
I have a Bolivian Ram, Platy, Cories, and a Betta. Might have a few more fish by the time the move comes since I won't be able to pick up any new fish where I'm going and I just had a major die off from a heater malfunction. The betta has made the trip with me before. He was extremely stressed, but I don't need to worry about air with him so it's a little easier. For the rest of the fish, would they be better off in bags or just buckets? I'm worried if I leave them in buckets they might get knocked around too much or run out of air. My tanks are planted so throwing the plants in with them should help somewhat I hope.
I just definitely need any helpful tips for this situation to make things less stressful and to be more prepared. Also keep in mind that the drive itself is 8 hours, but probably add a couple extra for taking down the tank and then putting it back up at the new place. Oh yeah, and I'll be doing the exact same thing again next year to come back here... Joy!
I have a Bolivian Ram, Platy, Cories, and a Betta. Might have a few more fish by the time the move comes since I won't be able to pick up any new fish where I'm going and I just had a major die off from a heater malfunction. The betta has made the trip with me before. He was extremely stressed, but I don't need to worry about air with him so it's a little easier. For the rest of the fish, would they be better off in bags or just buckets? I'm worried if I leave them in buckets they might get knocked around too much or run out of air. My tanks are planted so throwing the plants in with them should help somewhat I hope.
I just definitely need any helpful tips for this situation to make things less stressful and to be more prepared. Also keep in mind that the drive itself is 8 hours, but probably add a couple extra for taking down the tank and then putting it back up at the new place. Oh yeah, and I'll be doing the exact same thing again next year to come back here... Joy!
