How best to transport a large TSN?

[Ramesh]

I am buying a new TSN and want to know what the best way to transport it home without it becoming too stressed.

I recently saw a German video where they transported a TSN wraped in a towel and then placed in the water. I think this was so the fish would not splash and thrash about during tranportation.

What worked for TSN owners? My new fish is 40cm.

 

[Chromobotia]

A large cooler. That's the only way I know to move a large cat. I had to do it once many years ago when I got rid of a 2 ft TSN. Hopfully you don't have far to travel to get it home.

 

[Ramesh]

I have to travel about 40mins

 

[marauders30]

ive done it in a cooler as well. it was a one hour ride

 

[Wet Whiskers]

I got a 36" long storage tub to move my 30" TSN in. It worked fine. Preferably use a battery pump for an airstone for her. To get her out of the tank, we made a homemade colander out of another very sturdy storage tube with a tight lid. We trapped her, clamped the lid shut, lifted her out, let the majority of the water drain out, and transferred her into the travel storage bin. The holes need to be drilled strategically so that the fish does not scratch itself on the openings or catch their pectoral fin. Also, the tub needs to be just large enough to catch the fish. If the tub is to big, it allows them to thrash around terribly. The next move (to the pond) will have to be done with sedatives. G/L with the move!

 

[]V[onster Fish]

4ocm is not so big. so it would be easy to transport. cooler or fish styro box.

 

[Wet Whiskers]

4ocm is not so big. so it would be easy to transport. cooler or fish styro box.

You're right in that it's still a tiny baby, but if you've never moved anything bigger than 5 inches, it's a whole new experience. Bags aren't a good idea for a catfish at this size since they can punture it with their pectoral spine. Also careful with netting them. If you do have a net large enough, make sure they can't get their pectoral spine through it and tear away the rest of the connecting fin. If you feel you need to use a towel (for catching him only!) my experience says that you will need to rinse, rinse, and rinse it some more. Detergent in your aquarium is a no go. Towels still are not great for on the skin of a scaleless fish, but a soft wet towel isn't horrific. Another method for catching I have been told to try was to use a giant, clear fish bag. One person holds it open, and the other person chases them into it. Ive never been successful with this method, but it could have been the very limited access to the top of my tank.