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Old 24-05-2004, 04:04 AM
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Questions:

1. How do I transport my fish safely? We'll be driving for about 4 hrs.

2. I will need to set up a temporary pond. I found a 500 gal. stock tank that
I think will work, but I'm not sure about filtration. Right now I use
submersible pumps and filters in my ponds. Should I use a filter on the outside
with this above ground stock tank? If so what kind?

3. Can I take a piece of the bio-filter with me when I move? If so, how do I
do that?

Thanks for any advice!
Judi
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Old 24-05-2004, 04:05 AM
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For that length of trip, I would highly recommend they be transported with
oxygen in the bag. Some pond/aquarium stores use oxygen, and may be willing
to help you bag the fish for the trip. If you cannot get oxygen, then
tranport the fish in a large cooler with airstone and pump, add amquel to
detox the ammonia if not bagged.

You said that you have a submerged filter. I would take the filter, drain
the water out of it, plastic bag it and take it with me, and immediately put
it in the temporary pond with the fish. It will stay active for a while,
though it may stumble a little, it has been taking care of the waste of the
fish and will not have to be cycled as long.
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Questions:

1. How do I transport my fish safely? We'll be driving for about 4 hrs.

2. I will need to set up a temporary pond. I found a 500 gal. stock tank

that
I think will work, but I'm not sure about filtration. Right now I use
submersible pumps and filters in my ponds. Should I use a filter on the

outside
with this above ground stock tank? If so what kind?

3. Can I take a piece of the bio-filter with me when I move? If so, how

do I
do that?

Thanks for any advice!
Judi



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Old 24-05-2004, 05:09 PM
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From: "RichToyBox"
If you cannot get oxygen, then
tranport the fish in a large cooler with airstone and pump,


Are there battery opperated pumps?

I would take the filter, drain
the water out of it, plastic bag it and take it with me,


I told the new owners I would leave the pump/filters in the ponds. Can I just
take some of the bio balls and a piece of the gunky filter?

Should I put the filter piece and bio balls in the transporting container with
the fish or in a seperate bag/container?

Thanks, Judi
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Old 24-05-2004, 05:10 PM
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"Judi9000" wrote in message
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From: "RichToyBox"
If you cannot get oxygen, then
tranport the fish in a large cooler with airstone and pump,


Are there battery opperated pumps?

I would take the filter, drain
the water out of it, plastic bag it and take it with me,


I told the new owners I would leave the pump/filters in the ponds. Can I

just
take some of the bio balls and a piece of the gunky filter?

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I don't speak from experience, but it occurs to me...Bioballs are relatively
cheap. Go buy a bunch more, after you get your fish out of the pond, restock
the filter with half new half old bioballs. Then take half new, half old
with you.

BV.




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Old 24-05-2004, 06:09 PM
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good idea! thanks!

I don't speak from experience, but it occurs to me...Bioballs are relatively
cheap. Go buy a bunch more, after you get your fish out of the pond, restock
the filter with half new half old bioballs. Then take half new, half old
with you.

BV.







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Old 24-05-2004, 06:09 PM
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You have a really nice and helpful site. Thanks!!

From:
Date: 5/24/04 9:27 AM EST
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http://puregold.aquaria.net/pg/care/...tm#MOVING_FISH



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Old 24-05-2004, 06:09 PM
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I will ask the guys at the pet store where I'm buying the stock tank. Thanks.

Some pond/aquarium stores use oxygen, and may be willing
to help you bag the fish for the trip.



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Old 24-05-2004, 06:09 PM
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I am still unsure about pump and filter for this temporary pond. I have only
used a pump that sits inside a filter box which sits at the bottom of both
ponds. I would like something that is on the outside of the pond that's easier
to clean, etc. Thanks for any ideas on that. Judi
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Old 25-05-2004, 04:02 AM
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For the battery operated pump, go to wallyworld and in the sporting goods
section are air pumps for live wells on boats, and one of these is called
big bubbles. Runs for like 80 hours on one or two D cell batteries. Don't
cost much either, around $10.
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"Judi9000" wrote in message
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From: "RichToyBox"
If you cannot get oxygen, then
tranport the fish in a large cooler with airstone and pump,


Are there battery opperated pumps?

I would take the filter, drain
the water out of it, plastic bag it and take it with me,


I told the new owners I would leave the pump/filters in the ponds. Can I

just
take some of the bio balls and a piece of the gunky filter?

Should I put the filter piece and bio balls in the transporting container

with
the fish or in a seperate bag/container?

Thanks, Judi



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