Reply To: Transporting an aquarium (fish and all)

Hey. I need to do this in a few months as we are moving house. I’ve got 3 tanks to move! I suggest trying to find some 25 litre (or liter to you americans :lol: ) buckets with lids. My lfs said try a home brew shop but I couldn’t find one locally so bought 2 off ebay. 1 was sold as a live bait bucket for sea fishing and has a battery powered air pump with it which attaches to the side. I’d suggest maybe investing in one of these as they come in very handy, the air pump especially for power cuts etc. You can then keep the fish in one, with the air pump and then more water and ornaments etc in the other. How big is your tank by the way? Try and save as much water as you can as you already mentioned the new water at the college may have different parameters. Also, I read to completely empty the tank, including gravel to avoid strain on the glass joints. Very time consuming and tiring though admittedly, I don’t know whether to do this yet. Good luck with the move!