Oxygen & Bags for fish transportation??

[Must4ng s4lly]

When shipping,
I use 3mil bags. The CA cichlids I deal with can usually put holes in most bags of 2mil. I usually triple bag. I wrap the 2 innner bags with a bit of newspaper, it helps insulate. when I triple up the bags I place the middle bag upside down. So the part you tie is oppisite of the first and last bag. I add only enough water that whichever way you lay the bag, the fish is covered with water. Thats it. The rest gets air. I have a small 02 tank , but if you dont you can just use a regular aquarium air pump with a hose and use atmopheric air to fill the bag.

I get my supplies from jehmco.com

http://www.jehmco.com/PRODUCTS_/HARDWARE_/Plastic_Bags/plastic_bags.html

Thanks for the info... you know... That idea crossed my mind too about the air pump then I totally forgot about it!! :duh:

 

[wataugachicken]

I use a bucket 1/4 full will a piece of wood or plant from the tank to make them feel @ home

if you're bringing them to the LFS to sell them, there's no need to "make them feel at home", the fish will be stressed anyway. if you're moving to somewhere else and packing the fish up it might be easier to throw your plants in as well, but by putting wood in there you're taking the risk of it moving and smushing a fish.