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I have a fully stock 100gal tank to move this weekend. The "actual" travel time between the 2 houses is approx 45 mins. But with take down + setup, I would expect 3-4 hours of "fish out of water" time. Tank is stocked with the usual array of catfishes, sucker fishes and discus
I do have a pickup, so hauling large amounts of water is not a problem (weight wise).
So, what is the best way to move the fish?
Should I go to the local fish shop and purchase a bunch of bags, bag all the fish and then transport them quickly (dropping them into a bathtub of warm water to keep warm once I get home?)
Or
Should I use 5 gal buckets and fill them 2/3 with tank water, then just drop the fish into there?
Or
Should I go and buy a full sized garbage can, fill it 2/3 full of water and just drop all the fish in there. With a large bucket/can, I have the option of running an heater + air pump for the duration of the transfer. (2 car batteries + large 1200w inverter will supply power during the move).
Any other suggestions???
I do have a pickup, so hauling large amounts of water is not a problem (weight wise).
So, what is the best way to move the fish?
Should I go to the local fish shop and purchase a bunch of bags, bag all the fish and then transport them quickly (dropping them into a bathtub of warm water to keep warm once I get home?)
Or
Should I use 5 gal buckets and fill them 2/3 with tank water, then just drop the fish into there?
Or
Should I go and buy a full sized garbage can, fill it 2/3 full of water and just drop all the fish in there. With a large bucket/can, I have the option of running an heater + air pump for the duration of the transfer. (2 car batteries + large 1200w inverter will supply power during the move).
Any other suggestions???