If you have fish, you are in for a fun moving trip. Since you cannot just take the fish out of their tank and expect them to be able to sit next to you in the car, you will have to plan and prepare to move them. Below, we will help you move with your fish.
- Decide What to Do with the Finned Friends
Before you begin thinking about moving with your fish, you need to consider what you are realistically going to do with your fish. You need to keep in mind that fish get stressed out easily and this can lead to their death.
If you are making a short move, you can easily take the fish with you, but when you move long distance, you may need to give the fish away beforehand as the survival rate for long moves is almost non-existent and this can be traumatizing to not only the fish, but your children as well.
- Time to Go Fishing
One of the first things you will need to do on move day is catch the fish and place them in either a transportation bag or a small container. Make sure you place the tank’s water into the bag or container as not to stress the fish out. In addition, make sure the fish have enough room to move around.
- Preparing the Tank
Once the fish are out of the tank, you should be able to prepare the tank easily. You want to start by removing any décor, rocks, or sand that is in the tank and cleaning it off. Once you have cleaned it off, you will need to then place these items in bags to take with you.
Next, drain the tank of all the water and remove the filter. Clean the filter off and clean out the tank to remove any algae and other grime.
Now is the tough part. If you have a small fish tank, you can simply wrap it in bubble wrap and transport it in a blanket. If you have a large tank, you will need to disassemble it as much as possible and then wrap each item in bubble wrap to protect them.
When moving with fish, you walk a fine line and your fish may not make it if you are moving across the country, but a small move may prove to be okay. Preparing beforehand and knowing the plan will help you care for your fish while moving their habitat.
