Bringing fish home

[Calypso77]

I want to go get a couple new fish tomorrow. Was wondering everyone's take on how long they will be ok in the bags they put them in. The drive home is about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

 

[Tetra1990]

Have the store add extra air to the bag. Not too sure how long they can stay in the bags, sorry.

 

[Ljk09]

Should be fine. I drive from my pet store and its at least 45 minutes. I always end up doing something after I get them so I'd say its probably about an hour and a half home. I've never had a problem. It's always better to get them home as soon as possible, though.

 

[Rivercats]

That is no problem, consider how long fish are in bags when being shipped. Just be sure they double bag the fish and use a large bag with plenty of water and do tell them you have a long drive home.

 

[Calypso77]

Thanks guys.

 

[DavidAl]

You should not have a problem. Tell the LFS to use a larger than usual bag. Sixty percent should be air, and make sure to lay the bag at an angle and in a Styrofoam enclosure with a lid so it's dark and the temperature is preserved. Some people like to clip the corners of the back so the fish cannot get trapped in a corner pocket. Avoid bumpy roads, if possible. Drive straight home and avoid making any stops.


I used to keep rummynose tetras a few years back and half the battle was transporting them.


What fish will you be purchasing tomorrow?


David

 

[Calypso77]

Thanks.

Not sure what we will be getting. Hoping a Blue Platy or 2 for sure. Do you this a cooler would work? I have one of those. Also going to get them to put only one fish per bag as well.

 

[DavidAl]

A cooler will work. I think there's styrofoam behind the plastic.

David

 

[Samzter]

Thanks.

Not sure what we will be getting. Hoping a Blue Platy or 2 for sure. Do you this a cooler would work? I have one of those. Also going to get them to put only one fish per bag as well.

I have loads of blue platies. Loll

 

[Calypso77]

I have loads of blue platies. Loll

I am hoping my LFS will have them. Sometimes certain fish are hard to find here. Going tomorrow to hopefully get them.