How do I move large fish out of an aquarium?
Posted on August 14th, 2009 by admin
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I’m considering removing a 6″ blood parrot cichlid and a 6″ gold angelfish from my 44 gallon fish tank and taking them to a local fish store do I can stock some different fish that wouldn’t be compatible with them. What’s an easy and practical yet safe way to remove and then transport them? I certainly don’t want to harm either one in the process, let alone the angelfish which I’m presuming is little delicate as far as his fins are concerned. Thanks!
I’m considering removing a 6″ blood parrot cichlid and a 6″ gold angelfish from my 44 gallon fish tank and taking them to a local fish store do I can stock some different fish that wouldn’t be compatible with them. What’s an easy and practical yet safe way to remove and then transport them? I certainly don’t want to harm either one in the process, let alone the angelfish which I’m presuming is little delicate as far as his fins are concerned. Thanks!
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You might want to try “herding” one of the fish to one side of the tank (it would be useful if you have some sort of a barrier so the tank is bisected and they can’t dodge all over the place) then scoop them up in a bucket, that way their fins don’t get tangled in a net, and they’re kept in the same water that they’ve lived in.
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Get two five gallon buckets(with lids) and put as much water from your aquarium in each that you can…… Next use a large net(big enough to hold the fish) net the fish, and gently place in the bucket. The bucket does not have to be full, but the fish should have ample room to move. Using the water from your aquarium keeps them from going into shock.
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i don’t know, but i will soon be having the same problem as you, i currently have a 8 inch oscar that will need moved in the next 1-2 yrs when i go off to college. hope you find the answer you are looking for.
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Visit the store a day ahead of time and get a very large fish bag and a couple of styrofoam shipping boxes from them. They should have the around. Explain what you are doing and the fact that the boxes will be coming back to them and they will most likely give them to you. You should be able to net the blood parrot and put it in a bag partially filled with tank water already inside the styrofoam box.
The angel could be netted if it is fairly calm and you have a soft net, otherwise you may need to catch it with the large bag, not always an easy trick, having someone to help you herd the fish into the bag while you hold it will make things much easier.
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have you try to use something like useing a big size of emplty cooler box where you can just put the large fish in there with water til you get to the pet store . dont worrying the fish wont die cause the only way can stay alive its under the water to breath out . if you also have something like fishing net to use it for take ing out the fish out of the tank in the safe way.
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Your best resource here might be the local pet store you wish to sell the fish to. Contact them first, describe the fish you wish to bring them and be sure they are willing to accept them. It is no use putting the fish through the stress of travel only to bring them back home.
Your pet store might also be able to supply you with some of their large plastic bags, used for transporting fish they sell. If not, gallon size ziplock (clean) bags will work.
In order to capture the fish in the tank, a large net should be sufficient. Make sure the opening is large enough to easily allow the fishes body to enter without bending. To effect the least stressful capture, place the net in the water for a few minutes and allow the fish to get used to it. Some floating food to entice the fish to the surface should help, then a quick scoop from below should work.
Quickly place the fish in the bag, which should be mostly filled with water from the same aquarium. There are also commercially available water treatments designed to help stressed fish cope. Adding a small amount to the bag may help.
Each fish needs his own bag, and transport should take place quickly, Keep the bag out of direct sun and anywhere it can rapidly change temperatures. Placing them inside a larger paper bag to stop drafts or sun from changing the bag temperature will help. A small amount of air needs to be in the bag as well as water, approximately 1/4 of the bag. This will help with gas transfer to oxygenate the water.
At their new destination the fish should be ‘floated’, that is placed in the bags to float in their new tank until the water temps equalize.
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You can rent a large acrylic fish trap from some aquarium stores for a few dollars a day. Then you should be able to put them in a pre-filled transport tank or cooler without too much stress on the fish.