SeaPoint;3999097; said:
The tank is all ready for him. Final arrangements to rehome him are being made. Any thoughts on transporting this guy?
　
Ive moved locally many times and interstate a couple of times transporting many (many many) fish in the process. Its much easier than most people make it out to be
　
People all the time talk about adding battery operated air pumps. I personally think they are 100% unnecessary. Its commonly understood that surface agitation is the benefit of an airstone. So unless your car/truck rides so darn smooth the waters surface is perfectly still, surface agitation is a natural byproduct of transporting water.
　
My preferred container is a Rubbermaid tote of appropriate size for the fish. Putting some décor for the fish to hide behind can/will reduce stress. Just make sure it is stable as to not shift and harm the fish.
　
Do not top off the container. Filling them ½ to 2/3 full will help prevent spilling water as well as will make it far less likely that the fish jumps out. Covering the container is a good idea just keep in mind the impact it may cause on airflow & temperature.
　
Maintaining an acceptable temperature is important. I suggest keeping the air temp in the vehicle at an acceptable temp for both you and the fish (mid 70s should be great). Avoid putting the fishs container directly under a heat vent as the heat coming out of the vent is very hot (comparatively) and may quickly overheat the water.
　
I used the above ideas when transporting 12 24 gallon totes containing well over 50 fish from North Carolina to Michigan and lost one fish (due to aggression).
　
　
SeaPoint;3999097; said:
Here is a pic of the tank he will go in..... The Clown Loaches are out of sight as usuall. They are still spooked from their move into it three weeks ago.
　
In my experience, the more comfortable a fish is the better its coloration is. I think your tanks décor will bring out the color.
　
This tank is decorated to have a rather dark appearance, and I am frequently thrilled when I see these Blue Dempseys peek their heads out of a dark corner
　
　
Or see this Black Ghost Knife pop out of no where
　
　
The same pair of Blue Dempseys as pictured above looked horrible (in comparison) when they were the center piece in a fairly bare tank
　
　
My biggest male (the 9er) looked amazing when he was in a well decorated tank
　
　
I dont have a pic, but he is (comparatively) very pale and washed out in his current fairly bare breeding tank.
　
　
Ive had very mixed results when mixing Dempseys including Blue Dempseys. Ive seen fish get along great for a long time, then something amongst them change (unnoticeable to me) and all he!! break loose. I wouldnt expect one large Blue male and two smaller unsexed Blues to get along together long term. If they were all three females, maybe, but a trio of pairing fish is just an disaster waiting to happen
