How to move 100fish?

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Peanut_Power said:
Use the tuberware containers as mentioned. Go to your LFS and get the large shipping bags that they get when they get shipments in. Line your tuberware containers with these so that it hangs over the edges, then when you put the lids on it creates a seal so there is no splashing and you don't get water all over the place when you start and stop. Drill or melt a hole in the lid large enough for a air hose to fit through, and put an air stone in there. Thats more than enough for the trip you are making. AmmoLock and StressCoat are some good ideas, also adding a few drops of clove oil to calm the fish down another suggestion.

I've moved fish this way from Washington to Nebraska, and from Mississippi to Missouri. It works. Large fish, small fish, its tried and true. Just don't over crowd and you're golden.
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I just don't trust myself since last time I did this 14 fish died, some fish was at 7-8in, I want to individual package the bigger fish separately and then the smaller fish 2 per bag. Better safe then sorry.


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I would just use big rubber made containers, set it up with your filtration and heaters while you move your tank, once the tank is ready at the new place, just hall over the whole container. I've never moved with my tanks yet, but I am this summer so all these ideas have been very helpful


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MidWestMike said:
I would just use big rubber made containers, set it up with your filtration and heaters while you move your tank, once the tank is ready at the new place, just hall over the whole container. I've never moved with my tanks yet, but I am this summer so all these ideas have been very helpful


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I have over 100 fish then I need a big bin and to heavy to hall with water

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Rob3rtPhan said:
Moving 100 gal first because its easiest, fish in 100 gal tank goes in the bathtub for 2 day, then once bacteria is good in 100 gal, I'm move fish from 180 to 100,then move the 180 and 75 gal sump right after. I'm using now 2 ac110 on the 100gal, using 2 canister in the bathtub, and using a 2200gph sump on the 180. All filter are old and hasn't been wash so hoping bacteria is still good. Boosting bacteria with stability, and using kordon water conditioner.
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That sounds like a plan. If you don't clean the filters or wash the gravel just all new water when you resetup the tanks should not need to wait 2 days. I think you could move the fish into the tank once its setup.
 
Tanks Is set up. Running great. Bad part is no hot water. And only one spare heater 300watts. This could be a while. Moving fish tomorrow :(

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