For those with pets in the home, moving can present a challenge. Some pets are more complicated to deal with than cats and dogs when you have to move your home. Here are some helpful tips to consider for those who are moving with fish.
- Fish are sensitive animals, the slightest of changes to their environment can leave them stressed out and unable to properly function. The first tip for moving with fish is a very basic tip: make sure that you have all of the necessary supplies for moving your fish well in advance of your move date. The last thing you want is for your fish to stress or even die due to improper planning for the moving of your fish. Some of the necessary supplies include the following: plastic bags or other containers for each individual resident of your fish tank, large cooler(s) for maintaining a steady temperature for your fish during the relocation process, protection for the glass components and other delicate pieces of your aquarium set-up, and large durable rubber bands for reinforcing lids on the containers which will temporarily house your fish.
- In preparation for your move date, keep the well being of your fish in mind at all times. Try and prepare your fish for the road as close to your actual move date as possible, and make your fish a primary focus once they arrive at your new home. You should have your fish out of their tank for as short a time as possible. Be sure to prepare the fish tank for your fish as quickly as possible, but also the correct way. Pay attention to temperature of the water especially! The quicker your fish return to their comfortable habitat, the better.
- Your fish tank is its own little ecosystem, which means you should be mindful of each of its individual building blocks. You may not know it, but bacteria in your aquarium develops over time and is an important part of the tank’s circle of life. You don’t need to have a degree in marine biology to move your fish though; just make sure to keep at least half of the aquariums water from your origin location so that life can comfortably carry on once things are up and running at your new home.
- If you are moving long distance, or to a new home with inadequate space to house your aquarium; your local pet store is more than happy to take in your fish. Long distance moves can be complicated and presents a safety hazard for your fish. Your local pet store receives fish regularly, though, and can be a huge help if your fish will be unable to join you in your new home.
Regardless of how often your professional movers at All My Sons move aquariums, fish are not exactly our specialty. Don’t hesitate to contact your local aquarium supply store for advice on moving your swimming friends. Don’t hesitate to contact your friendly neighborhood movers here at All My Sons either, we are here to help you with all of your moving needs!