transferring fish within your own aquariums... - Aquarium Advice

08-04-2006, 01:04 PM

do you drain the bag water when you transfer fish within your own aquariums or just dump?

JDogg · 08-04-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FishyPeanut

do you drain the bag water when you transfer fish within your own aquariums or just dump?

if it is my own aquarium, and it has been running disease free, i just dump.

joannde · 08-04-2006, 01:13 PM

When moving fish from my QT to the main tank I rebag them, acclimate over 30 - 60 minutes adding about 1/8th cup of main tank water to the bag every 5 minutes until the volume is doubled and then net the fish out into the main tank.* I guess in a way I still consider them "outsiders" until they actually get INTO the main tank. Plus if the fish was in QT for illness and treated with meds I don't want any of the meds getting into the main tank - I worry about my snails, they're pretty sensitive to most meds.

**Fishyfanatic** · 08-05-2006, 12:10 AM

I net or grab, never dump. I don't like putting water from one tank into another.

Jchillin · 08-05-2006, 01:04 AM

You needn't bag your fish at all. If it's a distance between tanks and your fish may get agitated, use a bucket or rubbermaid bowl.

In regard to dumping water, I'd only be concerned if there was a major difference in tank parameters or illness in one of the tanks. Other than that, I transferred fish between my two tanks several times with no issues...of course they are right next to each other.

TomK2 · 08-05-2006, 05:13 PM

I bought one of those specimen containers that hang on the lip of the tank. You have seen these at your lfs. water from either tank goes in the container, net the fish and put into the container, then dump into new tank. Tank parameters do not vary much in my house. The blessings of moderately hard water with a stable pH.

imrandome1 · 08-05-2006, 07:40 PM

Personally i dont, better safe than sorry Imo, i don't like to risk 2 tanks Lol

Lonewolfblue · 08-05-2006, 10:22 PM

I just net and transfer myself, as my parameters are almost identical between all tanks, including the temp. The difference in the temp is maybe 1 degree, 2 at the very most.

Plus, if I ever do any transfers, it's usually right after a 50% PWC as well on both tanks.

Billsgate · 08-06-2006, 06:07 AM

I net the fish I need transferred and walk to the other aquarium and throw them in. (the 2 are maybe 5 foot apart.) Just make sure parameters are almost the same, then it should be no problem.

PauloSilva · 08-06-2006, 03:04 PM

same thing... unless im stripping fry in which i will but 50% mothers tank water. I just throw them in

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joannde Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 1,724 Images: 6	When moving fish from my QT to the main tank I rebag them, acclimate over 30 - 60 minutes adding about 1/8th cup of main tank water to the bag every 5 minutes until the volume is doubled and then net the fish out into the main tank.* I guess in a way I still consider them "outsiders" until they actually get INTO the main tank. Plus if the fish was in QT for illness and treated with meds I don't want any of the meds getting into the main tank - I worry about my snails, they're pretty sensitive to most meds. __________________ 35G barebottom: 2 boesemani rainbowfish, 4 congo tetras, Low light plants (1.5wpg) attached to or planted in my own handmade ceramics - Anubia v Nana, Anubia v Barteri, Red Rubin Sword 2.5G - Spot (beautiful betta - Soft pink with red spots on his fins. Java Moss.

08-05-2006, 12:10 AM	#4
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	I net or grab, never dump. I don't like putting water from one tank into another. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

08-05-2006, 01:04 AM	#5
Jchillin Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York, NY (The Big Apple) Posts: 12,976 Images: 47	You needn't bag your fish at all. If it's a distance between tanks and your fish may get agitated, use a bucket or rubbermaid bowl. In regard to dumping water, I'd only be concerned if there was a major difference in tank parameters or illness in one of the tanks. Other than that, I transferred fish between my two tanks several times with no issues...of course they are right next to each other. __________________ _________________________________

08-05-2006, 05:13 PM	#6
TomK2 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Mentor Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Glen Ellyn, IL Posts: 1,953 Images: 2	I bought one of those specimen containers that hang on the lip of the tank. You have seen these at your lfs. water from either tank goes in the container, net the fish and put into the container, then dump into new tank. Tank parameters do not vary much in my house. The blessings of moderately hard water with a stable pH. __________________ Tom's Tank - The web's best (only?) Motorcycling, trap shootin', aquarium site - IS BACK! With a new url. Oceanic 55+,two Fluval 404's,In-line 300W heater,Moderately planted with Polyvinylus Chloridus sp.=the only plants that last in my tank

08-05-2006, 07:40 PM	#7
imrandome1 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 399 Images: 5	Personally i dont, better safe than sorry Imo, i don't like to risk 2 tanks Lol

08-05-2006, 10:22 PM	#8
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	I just net and transfer myself, as my parameters are almost identical between all tanks, including the temp. The difference in the temp is maybe 1 degree, 2 at the very most. Plus, if I ever do any transfers, it's usually right after a 50% PWC as well on both tanks. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

08-06-2006, 06:07 AM	#9
Billsgate Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,604 Images: 8	I net the fish I need transferred and walk to the other aquarium and throw them in. (the 2 are maybe 5 foot apart.) Just make sure parameters are almost the same, then it should be no problem.

08-06-2006, 03:04 PM	#10
PauloSilva Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 62	same thing... unless im stripping fry in which i will but 50% mothers tank water. I just throw them in

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