Need some moving help
- Thread starter smmfish
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myself i used a super large net for my o's but i remember someone saying something about using a plastic bag to catch them and transfer to a bucket to move..
The bucket or bag method works better than a net for larger or delicate fish, just use the net to gently herd the fish into the bucket. Be sure the bucket is covered when you actuall move it to the other tank, oscars don't fly well.
Don't use the net on the pleco's, to hard to get them out and then you have to thro away the torn up net 
(experience talking here (I was in a hurry)).
Bag or bucket (I found an 2g oval trash can that fits narrow tanks better but no handle)
Dr Joe
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(experience talking here (I was in a hurry)).Bag or bucket (I found an 2g oval trash can that fits narrow tanks better but no handle)
Dr Joe
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Thanks, I got them moved, I just used a bucket. One of my Oscars thrashed around alot and got some scrapes, but the other one just swam right into the bucket.
As for the plecos, I just trapped them in a corner and scooped them right up.
Worked great. Thanks for all the help guys. Hopefully I wont have to move these guys again. I think they are in their permanent home.
As for the plecos, I just trapped them in a corner and scooped them right up.
Worked great. Thanks for all the help guys. Hopefully I wont have to move these guys again. I think they are in their permanent home.
What I do to move fish and aquariums is this: Get yourself some large garbage cans 30 gallons or so, fill them up with the aquarium water. Place fish in the cans, have a few cans and only fill no more then half otherwise you will never be able to move them. Take the tank and everything with you to the new place and set up your tank, replace the water from the cans back to the aquarium, replace the fish, and top up with fresh declorinated water. Bingo your done.