I agree, don't open bags till ready to dump in the tank at the new place. Just like ordering fish online, temp match them, then plop&drop
If you need more time go the tote, airpump route instead.
How long can fish live in bags?
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If you need more time go the tote, airpump route instead.
I've made a couple of similar moves with fish, including one from Massachusetts to Florida. Each time I did buckets (and/or tubs) with battery air pumps. Personally, I wouldn't do it any other way.
But, when you consider fish are shipped all the time in bags with oxygen, usually packed to last minimum 24 hrs up to 48 hours, bags are a viable way to go if packed correctly-- but, normally it's smaller fish shipped in bags, which, again, is why I did it with tubs.
But, when you consider fish are shipped all the time in bags with oxygen, usually packed to last minimum 24 hrs up to 48 hours, bags are a viable way to go if packed correctly-- but, normally it's smaller fish shipped in bags, which, again, is why I did it with tubs.
Plastic containers are so inexpensive compared to fish, that I don't understand the urge to use bags.
I agree with those that say buckets are a much better choice. Especially if fish are larger
I have used battery operated air pumps, but because of road agition, I usually only turn them on during stops.
I also put a little bio media from filters in each bucket to help with ammonia (but making the fish fast a couple days before also helps.
and for males and females that may get testy confined in a small space
I have used battery operated air pumps, but because of road agition, I usually only turn them on during stops.
I also put a little bio media from filters in each bucket to help with ammonia (but making the fish fast a couple days before also helps.
and for males and females that may get testy confined in a small space
Do you have a big cooler? I would use that with a battery powered air pump and small sponge filter. You can also get a 12v converter for your car outlet and run a normal pump off that.
Like the others said, avoid feeding for a few days prior to the move. If you do stop for the night, switch out some of the water with a couple gallons of spring water. Shouldnt be too much trouble unless you cant spare any room for the cooler.
I wouldnt use the bags if you yourself could handle it better with a portable tank like im talking about.
Hello; Best I can recall is I have transported fish in bags for at least 14 to 18 hours without added oxygen. May have been some hours longer but it was many years ago. No air pumps or any added stuff. Just some tank water in a bag with the fish.
I use to move fish in bags for six to ten hours fairly often from Indianapolis to Harlan county KY. I learned to double bag and to also put the bags in a watertight container after a cat fish poked holes in the bags. I used Styrofoam coolers or when available the Styrofoam shipping boxes fish shops might have extra.
I guess a bucket or tub with a tight fitting lid sounds OK but I never actually used one. I think J jaws7777 had a long move recently and made a thread about it. I saw some pictures of the rig he used. Worked for him with tubs best as I recall.
I use to move fish in bags for six to ten hours fairly often from Indianapolis to Harlan county KY. I learned to double bag and to also put the bags in a watertight container after a cat fish poked holes in the bags. I used Styrofoam coolers or when available the Styrofoam shipping boxes fish shops might have extra.
I guess a bucket or tub with a tight fitting lid sounds OK but I never actually used one. I think J jaws7777 had a long move recently and made a thread about it. I saw some pictures of the rig he used. Worked for him with tubs best as I recall.
I just did a similar move to Florida, tlindsay tagged you to the thread. I knew there were a couple of other members planning the move but couldnt remember your screen name or else i would have tagged you when i created the thread sorry dude.
https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/moving-with-fish.719483/
I highly recommend you put some bags of bio in bins or buckets with the fish and nix the bag idea. I never registered ammonia and my fish were in the bins for almost 2 weeks. The bags could definitely work but this way you kill to birds with 1 stone and dont have to worry about your BB colony.
Ogertron3000
Lmaoo you were right
I guess what this boils down to is what the size of the fish are, and how much room you have to store them during your travel? Fish are shipped in bags inside styro coolers world-wide, so if they are small enough, and done properly, it will typically be a non issue for moves the duration of what you describe. But if you have room, rubbermaids and battery operated air pumps is the best way to go. Good luck.
