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	Moving fish two hours away?
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	Tomorrow I am going to get some fish. The fish store I am buying them from is 2 hours from where I live. What is the best way to ensure their survival? Is there any special way of moving them? Should they be put into soemthing to stabilize their temp like a cooler? (no ice obviously) Thanks in advance!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001	I prefer to put my fish in the cooler whether they're hours or they're ten minutes away. It helps to maintain temperature, and the darkness also calms the fish. You can also ask your LFS to use larger bags as well, just in case. [span class="edited"][Edited by Shinigami 2004-08-20 23:37][/span] -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
jenbabe256 Big Fish Posts: 316 Kudos: 312 Votes: 10 Registered: 21-Jul-2004	Thanks alot for the fast reply Shinigami! That was what my boyfriend suggested to do so now you have helped to boost his ego (like he needs that )
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
lunker101 Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 284 Votes: 2 Registered: 19-Aug-2003	Some LFSs have styro containers that would have the same effect. Ask for oxygen to be added to the bags as well, just incase.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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