Drew Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I'm moving this weekend and frankly i'm really stressed about my tank. What is the best method of transporting the fish? Wife says bucket but I'm afraid fish wont get along and its to small for 6+ fish, snails, etc. I'm thinking bags but i need to pick up some from somewhere. The tank is last thing to go Tuesday night. I really hope the weather improves so I'm not transporting fish when its freezing. (scary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 5 gallon buckets are usually fine for transport depending on the distance you are traveling. Large fish sometimes do not travel well because of Oxygen deplection and stress. You can buy an battery operated air pump if needed to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I have battery pumps, but it sounds like it's just across town....no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Sorry forgot to mention distance. Its only about a mile. Im just worried about all the fish being so close together (all fish listed in my signature). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfisher Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 Just put a piece or two of rock in the bottom of the bucket, gobies and shrimp will hide, top swimmers wil do fine. I would transport the nem's in a second bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I have battery pumps' date=' but it sounds like it's just across town....no worries.[/quote'] If you run out of batteries, just blow into the tube the rest of the trip. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhead77 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 IMO you should bag the fish individually. If you put them in bucket with rock, there is a danger of the rock shifting and hurting the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold B Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I wouldn't use rock in the bucket(s). I'd put a couple pieces of pvc elbows/connectors ect. if I needed somthing like that. Buckets should be fine, use more than 1 if there is a need to seperate certain fish. Lids will keep it dark lessening stress and helping retain heat. Bagging would cause undue stress thats just not needed IMO. Thanks Harold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugenereef Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I don't think you will have any issue with fish. its a very short move and if you want, you can bucket them in different buckets. I have a couple of empty buckets if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael7979 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I would use 2 or 3 buckets to move your fish. DO NOT put rock in bucket that is my suggestion. How long are they going to be in the buckets? I ask 'cuz you say you are moving this weekend but you say the tank move is on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefcam Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 When I moved a mile from my last house, I basically filled a 5 gal bucket 50% of water from the tank and put the fish in there. I wouldn't put any rocks, pipes or anything. The rocks or anything you put in the bucket can crush or injure the fish during transportation. Then acclimate the fish into the new tank since your old tank in it's new location will have new water. I had to transport 4 Tangs and a few smaller fishes, and snails and hermits. And for the corals, I would bag them up or make sure they are not touching each other during transportation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pledosophy Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 I use Rubbermaid tubs myself, quite a few of them. Moving sucks and I get tired. So if I have to quit,t he fish can stay in the rubbermaid overnight with a powerhead and a heater. Same with the rock in a different rubbermaid, same with the coral in a different, well you get the picture. I also like that the rubbermaids have lids so there is no splashing. I got mine that are 33g on sale for less then $10 a piece. When I moved my tank 1000 miles from California I used the battery operated air pumps, and they did well. I used a power converter to run heaters. Sounds like this will not be an issue for you though if it is just cross town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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