Posted about 14 years ago

How to Keep Your Fish Calm During A Move

Moving With Tropical Fish In Bothell

Moving into a new house is a hassle in itself. The sorting, labeling, discarding, packing and then going through the process in reverse when you arrive at your new destination can be a stressful affair. Moving with tropical fish in Bothell or with other pets can make matters even worse - especially if you are moving large tropical fish.

Moving into a new house in Bothell when you own a large aquarium full of fish can be overwhelming if you don’t know how to do it the right way. There is the whole process of disassembling the tank and then ensuring that all the different components reach their destination safely. Most people don’t know the best way to transport tropical fish without losing any in the process.

Here are some helpful tips if you are moving with tropical fish

1. Do not feed them for up to forty-eight hours before the move. No, they will not die of starvation. On the contrary, this will be good for them because they will have minimal excretion during the move and thus lower the toxins in their travel bags.

2. To make the move less stressful, transport them in containers filled with tank water from the aquarium they were living in. Do not use tap water or water from another source.

3. Whatever your container of choice – bucket, fish bags, or styrofoam- make sure that the temperature of the water stays as close as possible to that of their aquarium conditions. Temperatures that are either too high or too low may harm your tropical fish.

4. When preparing the moving container, do not clean it out with detergent. Traces of detergent are toxic to the fish and can prove harmful. Ensure that the container you use was not previously storing potentially harmful substances.

5. You can ensure that the fish are moved with enough air in the container of choice by leaving an opening in the travel container or finding an alternative means of aerating the water every now and then during the whole move.

6. It is better to transport fish in the dark since this will be less stressful for them.

If you are moving with tropical fish in Bothell use the tips mentioned above to ensure a safe move. Tropical fish can be quite delicate and need some extra care during a move.

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I have always thought that owning a pet fish is always much easier than to have a cat or a dog. There isn't a need to pet it or take it for a walk. However, never has it ever came across my mind about how much of a hassle it would be to actually move the fish to a new location.

Marcio Wilges, over 7 years ago

How to Keep Your Fish Calm During A Move

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