scubasteve06;1804485; said:Hmm, don't they make heater protectors so that fish don't get burned, maybe I could implement one of those onto the casing of the heater or make something myself out of some plastic.
pcfriedrich;1804676; said:every time I transport fish, I use disposable styrofoam coolers. i brought some piranha from tennessee to florida in december, got a flat, sat on the side of the interstate for six hours, got a hotel room, continued my trip the next day. didn't lose a single fish, and it was well over a 24 hour ordeal. that is what I would recommend.
as far a tanks, I transport them upright, and put lighter, softer items such as clothes (in boxes) inside. I wrap those boxes in blankets to make them fit snug inside the tank. wrap the outside of the aquarium with a comforter. this conserves space for the move, and (hopefully) helps support the glass from damage in case of an accident (God forbid).
pcfriedrich;1804812; said:I kept it next to the heater at the hotel. I opened it once at the hotel, they were fine. after that, didn't open it again until I got here to florida. I was sure they'd be dead, but I knew opening it would just let cold in. as far as aeration, I guess just the surface continually being disturbed from bumps, turns and lane changes was sufficient. most fish are much more resiliant than we give them credit for; until one day, when all peramiters are fine, they die for no apparent reason.
pcfriedrich;1804874; said:I see Ft. Knox. Getting out of the Army? I went through the same thing 10 years ago. I got rid of my 75, and all my fish when I got out. as far as the pirhana story, well I was kinda smuggling some for my bro.