Hi,

I have a 10-gallon aquarium and will be moving out-of-state in September. I will be moving about 450 miles away.

I am not sure what to do with my fish. I want to keep my aquarium and I wish I could keep my fish, because I've grown kind of attached to them. They all have little habits and "personalities" that make them unique to me. For instance, I just adore how my clown pleco likes to hide in his special place. I know all clown plecos do that but it's just that I like MY clown pleco.

I am worried that a move of that distance would not be good for my fish and that I should just find another responsible aquarium hobbyist to give them to.

What do you think?

Also, if there is anyone here who has moved a similar distance or larger, could you please tell me how your fish handled the move and how you did it?

Thanks!

-Stacey

Well, don't panic. Fishes live underwater and you can bring all the essential elements that they need for a long travel. Water ofcourse plus oxgen and their usual foods. The secret is you have to prepare all the necessary things needed to make them feel satisfied. Think of their daily lives and how you take care of them day by day. Then, apply it while traveling. Just be careful of temperature and other considerations that you need to take note. Goodluck.

Im having the same issue. I am moving in two months... Luckily its only 10 minutes away. I just have nooo idea what the best way to transport them would be. I have two tanks, and I dont want the fish to be stressed out and possibly lose some of them. Like you said, Ive gotten attached and they all have such huge personalities, especially my platys.

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Many years ago when I moved I used 5 gallon buckets with lids (the kind that snap on, drill small holes in the lid so some oxygen gets in). I filled them about 3/4 of the way full with water, put about 2 inches of gravel in the bucket from the tank and put some live plants from the tank in the bucket. It was only 10 minutes down the road but the fish did fine. I would think you can do the same with for going 450 miles, you would just have to watch the temperature of the water since it is summer and the bucket would be in a hot car.

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Ask Bev she moved her fish 1400 miles. You can bag your fish and put into a styrofoam ice chest. The chest will keep them at about the same temp as when you put them in the bags. It would be no different than shipping fish in the mail. Then all you have to do is set up your tank and acclimate the fish. Make sure you keep you filter media wet and you shouldn't loose to much bacteria.

Just this week I sent some fish to Pa from Oklahoma they made it just fine.

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Hi everyone,

I just wanted to thank you all for your responses.

I have decided I will take them with me! I bought the Styrofoam cooler today, and it was recommended to me to buy a battery-powered air pump, with a stone and some hose.

Vibra-Flo Battery Operated Portable Air Pump Aquarium Supplies - GregRobert

I've got water sitting in the cooler right now to make sure it doesn't leak.

-Stacey