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Old 05-23-2023, 10:57 PM   #1
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How to transport a fish to a vet appointment?

I have an approx 5" goldfish (excluding voluminous tail) to transport. I was going to put him in a 5 gallon bucket half filled with tank water, half empty. Is that the best way?

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What is wrong with the fish?

Most vets don't know much about fish so unless you are taking it to a specialist fish vet, you will probably be wasting your money.

If you do have to transport it, a large container of water or large plastic bag that is 1/3 water and 2/3 air. Eskies/ coolers are good and have a lid to reduce splash.

If possible have a battery powered air pump to blow air into the container while you are travelling to and from the vet. This will help keep the oxygen levels up.

Don't feed the fish for 24 hours before taking it unless the vet says to. If you feed it, the fish usually poop in the container and that can cause ammonia problems, which can stress or kill the fish.

If the weather is warm, have the car's air-conditioner on when the fish is in the car.
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What is wrong with the fish?

Most vets don't know much about fish so unless you are taking it to a specialist fish vet, you will probably be wasting your money.

If you do have to transport it, a large container of water or large plastic bag that is 1/3 water and 2/3 air. Eskies/ coolers are good and have a lid to reduce splash.

If possible have a battery powered air pump to blow air into the container while you are travelling to and from the vet. This will help keep the oxygen levels up.

Don't feed the fish for 24 hours before taking it unless the vet says to. If you feed it, the fish usually poop in the container and that can cause ammonia problems, which can stress or kill the fish.

If the weather is warm, have the car's air-conditioner on when the fish is in the car.
Hello, for trips I use a ice chest lined w/plastic bag. Filled 1/3 tank water dosed with seachem prime water conditioner to detoxify ammonia(2 drops per gal). You can tape top shut optional.
You can take a pitcher or large drinking glass to dip & pour fish water & agitate with hand when you think they might need oxygen. The sloshing caused by ride should be sufficient. Your decision. Any thing that requires hrs of travel time air & heat will be required. Hopefully this helps!!!!!Click image for larger version

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