Hello
Today I’m moving. I have been researching everywhere how to do it safely with my betta.
This was the most often seen method.
Is there anything I should fix? I’m pretty worried.
I put him in a ziplock bag filled with his tank water. And in a container for safety.
https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1q94lf1
Posted by IcyDependent9125
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just try to make sure the water doesn’t get too cold and do your best to drive steady.
Make sure there is air in that bag, bettas can drown
Looks good enough, the other comments covered any tips, I just want to say he looks mad 😂
To an extent, air is more important than water. Look at how fish are transported – a lot of times they will be 50/50 or even 70/30 air to water as the fish need oxygen. I transported all of my fish (bettas, tetras, shrimp, snails) in rinsed tall tupperware containers and juice pitchers that were about half full with water for a 4hr trip and they did great. I did run an air stone (USB plug in one) in a large pitcher that had 20 small tetras in it to be safe, but didn’t do anything special for the bettas.
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I found that my bettas did much better with a move when they had somewhere to hide. I covered most of the jar with a towel and left a gap open on the side near the top where he could look out if he wanted to. Without the towel he was stressed and frantic and trying to ram the corners of the container. With the towel he was chill and would peek out on occasion. Seemed much less stressed.
Definitely have more air then water in the bag.
I don’t know if there’s a local fish store on the way, but, if there is, maybe you can stop at one and ask them to help pack your betta’s bag with oxygen.
I put mine in a Tupperware with holes in the lid when I transported him.
I did a nine hour move with my girl in a gallon jug with the top third empty. (The kind of jug with the plastic handle on top, not the side.) I put that in a bucket lined with blankets to keep her warm and the cap of the jug off. She was fitted behind my driver’s seat in the footwell with more blankets to minimize movement. She did great and went from jug to tank that night after we arrived. Still here and still a menace to society! Go easy on your brakes and give yourself lots of slow down room and you can do it safe and easy 🩷