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TOPIC: Moving

Moving 3 years, 5 months ago #19230

  • kdolsen08
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I am moving to Texas from Nevada, and it is going to be about a 5 day drive. I have a large tank with 2 Oscars who I really don't want to leave behind. Can they travel, or will this cause to much stress in my 2 buddies. I don't want to leave them behind, but if moving is to much for them, then I will do something else. Any advise for me?

Re:Moving 3 years, 5 months ago #19231

  • PAUL
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when i was still a boy, we used to transport live grouper,
prawns, and shrimp. grouper was placed in a big plastic bag,
half filled with water (tank water) inflated with oxygen. the
set up keep the grouper alive for two days without to much damage.
the prawns & shrimp were treated separately. wet rags with dripping
water above the crates keep the items alive for 3 days.

i am not sure about oscar. but my wild ideas goes like this:
1) arranged with your local fish shop the temporary housing
of your oscars, and for airfreight shipment in two weeks;
2) bring the tank and gadgets while moving in to new place;
3) arrange and set up the tanks at the new location;
4) arrange shipment of the fishes when ready. less travel time
less strees for your fish. by then, new tank location is ready.
just my 2 cents ideas.

Re:Moving 3 years, 5 months ago #19244

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Thanks for the info, but I have decided to not take them. I will find a good home for them hopefully!!!!!!

Re:Moving 3 years, 5 months ago #19245

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I think you've made a very wise decision although I'm sure you would probably rather keep them. I don't think they would survive for that long without adequate filtration/heating etc, and if that didn't see them off, the stress probably would.
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