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From: walsh@ihuxi.UUCP (B. Walsh)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: How do you move a 30 gallon aquarium filled with fish?
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Date: Thu, 17-May-84 09:12:44 EDT
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Posted: Thu May 17 09:12:44 1984
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The easiest way to move fish & tanks is to get some of those styrofoam
boxes that the fish stores use to transport fish (ask at your local store).
Put some of your tank water in them, empty your tanks halfway and take out
all rocks, plants, etc., so you can catch the fish. Put the fish in the
styrofoam box and then COMPLETELY EMPTY your tanks. Trying to move tanks
that large with water in them is dangerous and a good way to develop leaks.
Immediately transport fish and tanks to new place and set up tanks. There's
no hurry for the goldfish, but for the tropicals that need warm water there is.
The box will probably keep them warm enough for a couple of hours.

The boxes have tops, but it would be even better to use plastic bags for
the fish and put the bags in the boxes, because this prevents any splashing
around during transport. That's more of a hassle to do though.

The pet store I frequent let me have two boxes for free; they're about
24 inches square and 8 to 10 inches deep. At least the styrofoam keeps the
water warm longer than anything else would.

Good luck! (It's a real hassle!)

B. Walsh