[Ruffledmumkin]

Since i am moving soon, I have been trying to figure out the best way to transport my fish. I came up with an idea, and it works great. Its very simple.

You take a new or old cooler. Drill a hole on one end, in the top that is large enough to put an air tube through. On the other side of the top, you drill 4-5 very small holes, for air exchange. Now just slide the air tube through the hole, put an air stone on it, and hook it up to your battery operated pump.

The cooler works better than the tupperware, because it seals, and the water won't leak out. It also helps to keep your water at an even temp. The cooler will stay darker and quieter than a tupperware, so your fish will be less stressed. It is also a good idea to add some bag buddies to the water.

I hope this helps others like me, who have to move their fish, and are not sure how. Let me know if this works for others also.

Ok now I'm off to go pick up some koi in my new container. :yeah:

[Fishmerised]

Sounds good to me. :)

[Ponderosa Power]

what are bag buddies?

[orandas*r*my*heart]

Wow Ruffled, I think that is an awesome idea! My poor fish act so pitiful when I take away there bubbles, and this way they aren't so stressed and they still have their favorite thing in the whole world! (Seriously them and those bubbles...I don't get it!) :rofl2

[orandas*r*my*heart]

Oh, and Kissy~

Here is a link that describes what bag buddies are. They are basically a help when your transporting your fish!

Here it be:

http://www.biosierra.com/Catalog/shipping/bagbuddies.html

[Ruffledmumkin]

Thanks guys! :D

The koi I picked up yesterday did great. There were no spills in my car. This is the best I have seen any of my fish do on a trip. This was the first time I had tried it out.

I got a fairly cheap airator at Bass Pro. It was about $14. They have some at nnnnnn for a few dollars more. Mine runs for 30 hours on 1 D battery.

I will try and take some pictures so ya'll can get a better idea of what I am talking about. :D

[Ponderosa Power]

Those bag buddies sound great! Actually all the products on that site are cool. especially the breathable bags. If I ever open up a fish store, I will definatly buy their stuff :)

[Ruffledmumkin]

My fish just made the trip in their new fish container. They did great. Everyone arrived looking very healthy. I'm hoping they will do just as well on the trip to AL. I guess we will see. :D

[Ponderosa Power]

thats great news!

[Ruffledmumkin]

Thanks! :D

[tinkerbell]

wow! thats a really good idea!!!
ive ben panicking about how im going to transport my fish once we move for ages!!

[Ruffledmumkin]

Just a quick update. All my fish made the very long trip from VA to AL in the fish cooler. They were in it a total of 3 days. I put them all in my new pond, and they are doing great! They love their new home, and all the space. Everyone I told that I was taking my fish on this long trip, looked at me like I was crazy. They also told me not to be suprised if most of them don't make it. I guess I proved them wrong! :D

[froggydella]

Awesome idea!! Glad to hear they are all doing well after their big move!! Hope you are settling in as well....What made you make such a big move?..work, school?......Glad to hear the fish are loving the new pond. :D

[Ruffledmumkin]

Thanks Froggy!

We had to make the move, because my husband is in the military. They were restationing him here. It was a really hard move! The first week here we have had a tropical storm, and a hurricane! I've been cleaning up the yard so much, that I am way behind on my unpacking! :krazy: