need help - Aquarium Advice

tbrock · 11-11-2006, 10:58 PM

i bought 2 new fish about 4 hours ago and after a car accident, i wont be able to put them in the tank until tomorrow. I have some airstones, should i open the bags and put those in over night, or just leave them shut?

**Devilishturtles** · 11-11-2006, 11:58 PM

I would probably temperature acclimate for a long as you can and put them in the tank. I wouldn't want to leave a fish in the bag overnight.

tbrock · 11-12-2006, 12:04 AM

Well i would, but im now 5 hours away from the tank. I just need to know what my best chance at keeping them alive is.

Sadielynn · 11-12-2006, 07:11 AM

Your best chance is to try to get them into a bucket and some fresh salt water around them if possible .. If not perhaps sturring the water a bit .... what kind of fish are they......? Since they do ship keep them warm and dark if the above stuff is not able to be reached , I would not let the temp drop too much if possible.... perhaps you are near a wal-mart that you can get a cooler and a filter or an airpump?
You have a 50/50 shot at this point ....
Are you ok tho?

**roka64** · 11-12-2006, 08:48 AM

Ouch, I hope both you and your fish end up ok! I would say, keep the temp stable, of course, you posted last night so, hopefully everyone is ok. How are you doing, this morning?

**melosu58** · 11-12-2006, 09:14 AM

I hope all goes well also.

Sadielynn · 11-12-2006, 07:36 PM

Any updates ??

11-11-2006, 10:58 PM	#1
tbrock Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 181 Images: 4	need help i bought 2 new fish about 4 hours ago and after a car accident, i wont be able to put them in the tank until tomorrow. I have some airstones, should i open the bags and put those in over night, or just leave them shut?

11-11-2006, 11:58 PM	#2
Devilishturtles Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Frederick, Maryland Posts: 7,844 Images: 17	I would probably temperature acclimate for a long as you can and put them in the tank. I wouldn't want to leave a fish in the bag overnight. __________________ -Lindsay Live in the Western MD/West Virginia/DC Metro Area? Join our very active regional forum Here Like the advice someone just gave you? Add to their reputation! Click on the balance icon underneath their username and let them know.

11-12-2006, 07:11 AM	#4
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,244	Your best chance is to try to get them into a bucket and some fresh salt water around them if possible .. If not perhaps sturring the water a bit .... what kind of fish are they......? Since they do ship keep them warm and dark if the above stuff is not able to be reached , I would not let the temp drop too much if possible.... perhaps you are near a wal-mart that you can get a cooler and a filter or an airpump? You have a 50/50 shot at this point .... Are you ok tho? __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

11-12-2006, 08:48 AM	#5
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,329 Images: 12	Ouch, I hope both you and your fish end up ok! I would say, keep the temp stable, of course, you posted last night so, hopefully everyone is ok. How are you doing, this morning? __________________ Uh-oh, I just overloaded my Bioload! Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

11-12-2006, 09:14 AM	#6
melosu58 SW 10 yrs and over Community Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 12,135 Images: 76	I hope all goes well also. __________________ View My Tanks Click here to Visit FantasyReef

11-12-2006, 12:04 AM	#3
tbrock Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 181 Images: 4	Well i would, but im now 5 hours away from the tank. I just need to know what my best chance at keeping them alive is.

11-12-2006, 07:36 PM	#7
Sadielynn Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,244	Any updates ?? __________________ Sadielynn Nanoreefing site 2 nanos 10 gallons

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