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| Author: | tojo [ Mar 9th, '12, 18:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Moving Fish |
Simple questions I couldn't find an answer for in the search function or a dedicated topic. How much does moving fish affect their health? (stress, temperatures, etc.) I.e.: Hypothetically, I have an outdoors system that can't go through our cold winter, and have an indoors setup up against a window. I would have to move the fish for about ten meters (30ft) not more. Should this be avoided? Any input is much appreciated. |
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| Author: | arbe [ Mar 9th, '12, 18:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Moving Fish |
I think done gently you shouldn't have a problem. Get a bucket and a net. Some water from both systems in the bucket. Catch some fish. If you think they are getting stressed stop for a while. If your bucket is full or some time has passed (ie you are worried that the oxygen is getting depleted) take them to the other tank and put them in. Repeat. |
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| Author: | tojo [ Mar 9th, '12, 19:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving Fish |
Perfect, thank you arbe. I could also do this slowly like say two or three at a time with a big bucket and then wait for some hours before moving some more... I think it's the only way for me to keep the system going (the bacteria pop. alive)... we had -10 (-3 plus one of the strongest winds in the world make it feel like it's -10 C) this year for a few days and I seriously doubt bacteria could live trhough something like that. Tojo |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Mar 9th, '12, 21:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving Fish |
Salt your (destination) tank to 1ppt... this will help stimulate mucous slime coat production... and alleviate any that is lost due to the netting/handling... If you have to physically handle the fish at any stage... make sure you do so with wet hands... to lessen any damage the fish slime coat or scales... |
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| Author: | Privatteer [ Mar 9th, '12, 21:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving Fish |
I think I would be doing it in one hit, not over successive days. I have moved some of mine once that got into the sump. Found it easier after draining most of the water and using a wide net. With a full tank I was just chasing them around in circles. |
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| Author: | RupertofOZ [ Mar 9th, '12, 21:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving Fish |
Ditto... and don't feed for a day... or disturb them... just let them settle in... |
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| Author: | tojo [ Mar 10th, '12, 00:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Moving Fish |
Thanks everyone; I am only doing this to let them have a better time inside, I wouldn't be doing this if it weren't for their own health/survival. Recap: - salt to 1 ppm the destination tank - have wet hands - move them all at the same time - let them settle I wish I didn't have to but if any of you have seen the news about the Eastern/central European cold of this winter would know why I'll be doing this 
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