How long can I keep my fish in a bag?

[DazF]

Hi all,

Im moving my fish tank tonight and was wondering how long I can keep my fish in bags for?
The tank has to come down the stairs so i need to remove all the sand and water, so its going to take a good couple of hours... (i will of course keep about 50% of the water and keep the sand wet too)

Any ideas how best to do this? Heres what i need to move
1 angelfish
1 dwarf gourami
1 bolivian ram
1 keyhole cichlid
1 rainbow shark
5 cherry barbs
6 harlies
1 bn plec




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[Mebbid]

They will be fine for a few hours. You could just stick them in a Rubbermaid tote or buckets though. It'd be easier.

 

[hroom88]

A bucket, or a trough should be a better idea than a bag especially when the tank is being moved around the house.

 

[DazF]

Thanks guys, they are going to a different house though, would it not be safer to transport them in bags than a bucket?


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[Fraser]

It would probably be a lot easier/safer in bags if you're transporting them by car. Plus you wouldn't have to worry about spillage! You could always get a bin/bucket ready at the new place to put them in!


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[Luananeko]

My only concern would be oxygenation. Try to leave at least half the bag filled with air and don't overstock the bags. They should be fine for a few hours that way.

 

[Mebbid]

If you're transporting them within a reasonable distance I'd just use a cooler personally. But there's no reason the bags wouldn't work

 

[athens.asad]

Can you get them oxygenated in the plastic bag from a nearby pet store . I use the same technique if I have to transport them .

 

[BillD]

The ratio of air to water should be 1/3 water 2/3 air. Any iof the other methods will also work.

 

[DazF]

Thanks for your help guys all moved safely


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[Fraser]

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[DazF]

If you're interested i opted for a bucket!


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[hroom88]

Your fish are safe, thats all that matters

 

[T1KARMANN]

Hi all,

Im moving my fish tank tonight and was wondering how long I can keep my fish in bags for?
The tank has to come down the stairs so i need to remove all the sand and water, so its going to take a good couple of hours... (i will of course keep about 50% of the water and keep the sand wet too)

Any ideas how best to do this? Heres what i need to move
1 angelfish
1 dwarf gourami
1 bolivian ram
1 keyhole cichlid
1 rainbow shark
5 cherry barbs
6 harlies
1 bn plec

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Why not put them in a large polybox rather than bags


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[Fishfanatic16]

About 6 hours I would say... Longer if you had the water aerated


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