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Jack Dempsey
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Hello I am moving tomorrow and it just hit me I don't know how to move all of my fish and my tanks. Since I know it's so short notice I can't set up another tank. I have five tanks. Two with hermit crabs the rest with fish. My 55 has oscars and black belts, my ten has an axolotl soon to be upgrading to a 20 long, and I have an empty tank that will soon have a show betta. How can I move everything making sure that I don't have any deaths or anything brake. Thank you in advance
 
Are you moving to another area in your city or state? Or are you moving to a whole another state?
If it's only going to be about 20-45 mins it is rather easy believe it or not. I recommend getting a brute trash container and put as much of your cycled water into it so that when you get to your new house you'll be able to use the water. Now as far as moving the fish goes, simply get a 5-15 gallon bucket or pail add water, net the fish, and then add them to the pail. You will want to use a battery operated air pump to provide them some oxygen during the move. You can put a cover on if you wish but not necessary.
When you get to your house, simply unload the tanks, place them where you want them,and begin refilling and add your fish.
If you are moving to a another state where the drive is going to be hours away, you could also do as above but others may recommend bagging the fish but I think with the battery operated air pump you have about 24 hours so you should be good. I have moved a few times and have never ran across a problem using the method I described.
 
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I would highly recommend getting some battery powered air pumps and heaters. Get a suitably sized plastic tub to fit all of your fish and put the filter media right in with the fish, don't let it dry out.
 
I'm only loving maybe five or ten minutes away do you think I should still have air punps

You should be good. And it's summer so you have that going for you as well. I'd strongly suggest doing the fish and tanks as their own separate trip. Don't let the fish get cold in their bucket while you're moving other stuff
 
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You should be good. And it's summer so you have that going for you as well. I'd strongly suggest doing the fish and tanks as their own separate trip. Don't let the fish get cold in their bucket while you're moving other stuff
Yeah that's what I am doing we are moving everything today then tomorrow we are moving the fish so I can take my time and make sure everything is safe
 
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