8 Easy Steps to Pack-Up and Move Aquarium Pets

When making plans to pack-up and move saltwater fish and invertebrates or freshwater aquarium pets, first ask yourself WHY you are going to move them? If you are simply moving to a new home or location, do you need to break-down the tank they are in, take it along with all the equipment to then reset it up again to put the animals into once you get there? If so, you'll need to plan ahead for this as well. If you have to move them in a hurry, such as in an emergency evacuation situation, consider these "Should I pack-up my wet pets and take them with me?" help questions before doing so.

Once you have evaluated whether you have the time to take it slow and easy, or need to move quickly, and because most aquarists do not have the supplies on-hand needed to follow advanced packing procedures, this method for packing-up and transporting all types of aquarium livestock in 8 easy steps is a simple and safe way to do it in most any situation.

Here's How:

• Step 1: Find a transport container.
• Step 2: Fill the transport container with water.
• Step 3: Add an ammonia-eliminating product to the transport water.
• Step 4: Add an anitbacterial medication to the transport water. (Applies to a FISH ONLY transport container).
• Step 5: Oxygenate the transport water.
• Step 6: Put the animals into the prepared transport container, then get under way.
• Step 7: Take care of the transport water and container during transit.
• Step 8: Acclimate the animals, then put them into their new home.