I am moving to Cedar Rapids, IA at the end of this month- and will be moving two of my fish with me- a Ryukin (7”) and an Oranda(4”).
Information I am looking for:
- Further advice on moving fish safely 7+ hours by car?
What I’ve got so far:
- I am planning on using a 10-gallon (solid blue) Rubbermaid tub with a lid to hold the fish for travel, and will keep it out of the back window and away from air-vents
- Clean the tank 1 week before the move
- Not feed them for 2 days before the trip
- Try to move at least 50% clean tank water with me
- Aerate the water (air-pump stone run from a car-power adapter) since the trip is longer then 4 hours.
Have I missed anything? Is anything incorrect?
What else should I be doing?
Any advice/information much appreciated!
KOPPA
I am moving to Cedar Rapids, IA at the end of this month- and will be moving two of my fish with me- a Ryukin and an Oranda. I am also looking at setting up a tropical community fish tank once I’m settled into the new place.
Information I am looking for:
- Is it okay to set-up aquariums? (I read about water-rationing in the area a week or two ago.)
- Is the tap water fish-safe yet after all the flooding? (My sister in Palo, IA is on a well and has been told not to drink the water yet)
- If not, what are aquarium keepers in the area doing to make the water safe for changes/set-ups?
- On a related note: Does anyone know what are good stores in the area for tropical fish and aquarium supplies?
Any advice/information much appreciated!
ATCHISON
