Bob,

Yes. If possible, do not feed for several days before moving them to the
kiddy pool. For shows, they recommend not feeding for up to a week before
the show to keep them from fouling the tank. But they also monitor the
ammonia almost hourly, and add Amquel with almost every test.
--
RichToyBox
http://www.geocities.com/richtoybox/pondintro.html


Bob wrote in message news
Rich............... Shouldn't they be able to go without food for a
few days that should help to keep the ammonia down some.............I
think I read someplace that they pass food in 30 min. after they
eat............didn't plan on feeding them while they were out.

Bob



On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 22:50:47 GMT, "RichToyBox"
wrote:

Two days may not be long enough for the bacteria to raise the nitrites,
but
the ammonia will definitely be high. Use a large dose of
Amquel to detox the ammonia and they should be fine for a couple days. I
agree that if you can, use the filter to the temporary quarters, but if
you
can't, then detox.

Bob & susie

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www.gulftel.com/seadogs