GouramiFanatic
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I think I'm ready to take the plunge and bring my Sailfin Pleco home to my 75 gallon tank. While I'm very excited to have him home where I can see him everyday, I'm very worried that I'll lose him in the process. I guess this is partly the reason why I've been putting it off.
I have a few questions (I know... what else is new?) before I make this move. I have a Styrofoam cooler which will be used to transport him in. Is it necessary to cut holes on the top of it? I figured fish do ok in a tied bag, so I'm not sure if it would be the same thing with a cooler. Also, will I need to worry about the temperature fluctuating? Again, I know that most fish do ok in bags so I'm not sure if it'll be just as safe with a cooler.
To capture him initially I plan on lifting the rock formation that he clings to and either waiting for him to let go or I'll put the whole rock in the cooler to bring him home. If I can catch him lose I have a large pitcher which I can use. I will repeat these steps to put him into his new home after I slowly acclimate him using the drip method. Since he'll be in the cooler while being acclimated will I again have to worry about the temperature changing or should I put a heater in there until he's ready? Being in a cooler it will take longer than the other fish I've done this with.
Lastly, please wish me good luck!! I'm going to be absolutely devastated if I lose him.
I have a few questions (I know... what else is new?) before I make this move. I have a Styrofoam cooler which will be used to transport him in. Is it necessary to cut holes on the top of it? I figured fish do ok in a tied bag, so I'm not sure if it would be the same thing with a cooler. Also, will I need to worry about the temperature fluctuating? Again, I know that most fish do ok in bags so I'm not sure if it'll be just as safe with a cooler.
To capture him initially I plan on lifting the rock formation that he clings to and either waiting for him to let go or I'll put the whole rock in the cooler to bring him home. If I can catch him lose I have a large pitcher which I can use. I will repeat these steps to put him into his new home after I slowly acclimate him using the drip method. Since he'll be in the cooler while being acclimated will I again have to worry about the temperature changing or should I put a heater in there until he's ready? Being in a cooler it will take longer than the other fish I've done this with.
Lastly, please wish me good luck!! I'm going to be absolutely devastated if I lose him.