Moving a festae

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Bluewatertexas

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Hey guys I am picking up a 15cm female festae. It is 2 hrs from home and I am wondering the best way 2 move him?? Would he be ok in a bag or better in a esky or box with a bit more room??


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When I am picking up a large fish I usually bring a large bucket with top, and a battery operated are pump with airstone. This may be a bit overboard, but with the top on keeping it dark, and air promoting the off gas of CO2, it keep the stress as low as possible.
 
yeah you better use a pump and airstone, i mean it'll most likely be okay without it but you cant be to careful specialy if your driving 2hrs to get a fish
 
Me and my Buddy once left a 10 in jag in a bag for 2 hours maybe 2 and a half and he was fine. But i think a bucket works great! I usually throw a plant in there to give them some where to feel kinda hidden when there stressed out.

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duanes said:
When I am picking up a large fish I usually bring a large bucket with top, and a battery operated are pump with airstone. This may be a bit overboard, but with the top on keeping it dark, and air promoting the off gas of CO2, it keep the stress as low as possible.
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Honestly, I think this would be the best option.
 
Thanks guys.. I think I was just being lazy lol. But as usual the ppl on here are right and I bought a pump lol. Hopefully this time next week I can put a pick up of her in her new home :)


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