Yes, I am one of the pet experts on this site, but I've often told you all that my expertise does not extend to fish. I've also told all of you time and time again that I'd be willing to give away my fish to a good home. Well, I've found that good home.
Another one of the pet experts on this site is coming to visit me and my family in less than two weeks. Her husband would love to take the fish home with him, aquarium and all. He doesn't have an existing tank.
I have two fish, a very large (around 6 inches long) goldfish, and a little bottom feeder. They're in a 20 gallon tank.
Now, it is winter, my friend, Mogrann from AMHD, lives around a 3 hour drive, more with traffic, from me. So the fish need to be transported by car, 3 hours, in winter. I do know that removing them from the aquarium and putting them in a smaller tank, is the best way to go. But I'm looking for other tips.
Should this wait until the weather is warmer, or is that not a concern? Will they be okay in a smaller tank, in a car, the water slooshing around because there's really no way to keep the water still? Any tips on before and after transport, how to transport the aquarium? Should I completely empty it, or only empty it part way so that they have some of their original water when they reach their new home?
Basically, any tips you can give me so that they reach their destination alive and well, would be much appreciated. They're going to an awesome new home, and we just have too many animals to care for. But, if this puts their health at risk, tell me so I know, and tell me what to do to give them the best chance of reaching their new home in one piece, happy and healthy. I would never ever ever put their health at risk.
Thanks in advance. :)