Transporting Large Fish for Move?

[PostalPenguin]

I transport all my fish in rubbermaid containers. That way when you get to the new place you can fill the container all the way, slap on the filter and have a temporary holding tank until you can set up their proper tank/move other stuff.

As long as you dont put anything hard or sharp into the container, the sloshing wont injure them. They just go with flow...

 

[Clay]

You can do rubbermaid containers or coolers. It really depends on your preference. I have seen (and built) some very elaborate setups for transporting larger fish. I suggest fasting them for a week beforehand, then either using a battery powered airstone or a bubbler powered by the car. I would skip cooling them, and jsut let the temp changes happen naturally. You can take a cooler, drill a hole in the top, and run airline tubing through.

You should have no trouble with the transport, with or without tranquilizers. I would worry about the setup they are moving to, however. Is it already established? Saving wet media? Just some things to think about.