How do you transfer fish from tank to tank?? NEED ADVICE!!!

Just a guess here.

If your temp and ph is the same and you do not have any issues with the water parameters (in either tank) then why not just net it and put it in.

I could understand if this fish was coming from another source, but the source is you. If the water is good in tank A and the water is good in tank B, then the only concern should be the temp, with that in mind you might want to float it, but I would not worry about the waters mixing or not.

Now if your betta is in a tank that has issues, then by all means do not put that water in your new tank...

I would rather test the first tank than do the drip set up. Even though the drip set up sounds fun.
 
Sorry....I think I wasn't clear about what tubing I use....

I have a separate air bubbler tube (the kind that could be attached to an airpump)...but this one isn't attached to anything....I use it exclusively for the purpose of moving fish and small siphoning jobs......it's like an IV line...clear plastic tubing that's just about 1/4 inch wide and about 5 or 6 feet in length. I bought it at the fish store for about 5 bucks....and very similar stuff can be found at home depots or hardware stores, also for very little money.

A plain aquarium fishbowl would work perfectly for this method.
 
For drip acclimation I use airline tubing and a small "C" clamp to slow the siphon to a drip. Then I put the fish with the water from the bag in a large mixing bowl and let my tank water drip into the bowl for 2-3 hours. That way stress is kept to a minimum. In your situation you could just remove 2/3 of the water from the betta's tnk and set it next to your other tank, then do the drip acclimation that way.
 
oh ok! lol. that would explain it whitney!

The permimeters in the 29 gallon are great. I havent checked the 10 gallon(where betta is at) yet. It might have nitrate issues. I might have to do a few water changes before I can go ahead if that is the case. I will do a water check tomorrow and get back to you guys on it. If they are the same I'll just go ahead and float for about 20 minutes or so.

Also, I have 2 bubblers and a double cannister filter. I am planning on taking out one of the filters for less activity in the water for the betta. Think its a good idea?
 
I see that you did the transfer. How did you do it?
 
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