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SOLD them after all ! So since I couldn't sell my cherry shrimp, I've decided to take a chance and bring them with me when I move next week. This is my plan. If anyone has anything to add please do. I have about 50-60 shrimp. 2 separate bags. I'll have moss in the bags so they can hold on. I'll stop feeding them 2 days before transport. The bags will have air. I'm not using those oxygen bags. The bags will be put into a styrofoam box with packing material to cushion the bags. I will make sure the shrimps don't overheat. Is this good or should I do something more? Do I need to add some Prime to the bag? If so, how much? Is it ok for them to be in the dark that long? How much water should be in each bag? Should I do a water change in the bags half way through the trip or just leave it? Thanks guys:)

Ok thank you:) I think we will need to use the suction cups to move the tank because it weighs over 300lbs but I can definitely see the advantage of having something pre built in the moving truck for it to rest on. I'm not good at building things so I'll see if my husband wants to do that.

Oh really? That's great! Thanks jvision:)

Hi again, I want to bring my aquarium plants with me when I move. I will be moving them by truck from Edmonton to Vancouver Island. I was thinking of putting them in plastic bags(like how you would get then at the LFS). But with just a bit of water in the bottom to keep the roots wet. The rest of the plant would be kept humid. Is this okay? Also, should I trim back the roots? Any tips on digging them up safely? Should I pack them in styrofoam? What if they don't have light for 2 days? Do I add ferts to the bags? Help! Lol The plants I have are as follows: Java fern, Anubias, crypts, and a very large sword.

Lol I like your coffin idea! How very multi purpose of you;p Thanks for the tips:)

Hi, I have a 140g aquarium that I'm moving long distance in a couple of months. I need some tips and also any comments are appreciated about the info I've learned so far. I've read that it's recommended to wrap the corners with something soft to protect the edges and to then tape cardboard to the rest of the glass to prevent it from being bumped/scratched. I was thinking of filling it up with linens and blankets after that. What else should I do? I'm really worried about moving it but I am not going to sell it. Thanks guys:)

Picked up 8 of these the other day. Wondering if anyone has them and what is your experience with them so far? Any issues? I have them in a 140g with a mix of various tetras, danios, catfish, minnows, cherry barbs and pearl gourami. Thanks for your time:)

You're welcome, best of luck:)

IMO the best thing you can do at this time then is to keep the water very clean. As mentioned above, the things that can make our fish sick are already likely present in the tank but healthy fish will have the ability to fight it off. The fact that your molly is by itself may cause it to become stressed out, leaving it open to illness and disease. I personally would do your weekly water changes of 50% or daily 25% water changes for the next 10 days to see if the problem persists. If the molly seems to be eating ok and otherwise acting normally, I don't think you need to take any drastic measures and certainly I wouldn't recommend medicating the tank since you don't know the exact issue. I wouldn't normally advocate introducing more fish into a tank that has illness present but considering it may be caused from stress due to lack of companionship, adding a couple more females when you are ready may be the answer. Good luck

I think I have 2 different types because the 2 I have are small and very round and the other one is shaggy and wild looking! I think they add whimsey to the tank lol.

Of all the tetras I have, I find that my rummynose school up the best of all of them. Maybe that means they a bunch of chickens, I really don't know. I have had them in a 30g and now in a 140g and they act exactly the same. Occasionally will form smaller groups but for the most part all 13 stay together and swim in the bottom and middle area of the tank. They look fantastic!

Maybe this fish is feeling stressed and so the symptoms present with only him. It's been my experience that healthy, stress free fish will not get sick. The only other thing that comes to mind is fish lice, although I can't see it disappearing then reappearing if that's what it was. Do you just have the 1 molly?

Even if you can't get it all off, you probably won't notice it once the tank is filled with water. I bought a used tank and tried most of the above methods, scraped, scrubbed, soaked, and there was still a bit of a whitish film left. I can't see it at all when there is water in the tank.

Thanks for the responses. I think if I were to do this, flying would be the only option. The drive would have to be done over 2 days so I think that would be too risky. Plus, once I get there, I would have to set up my 140g (keeping the fish waiting even longer) first, then put them in. Grrr, I hate this! If I don't take them, then I have to make sure they are all going to a good home. I'm trying to decide what their best chances of survival might be. I mean really, how do you screen for good fish parents lol.

The cories are fine on clean, well maintained gravel though they do like to sift through sand. The issue with gravel comes in when uneaten food falls and collects in the gravel and rots. The rotting food can cause fungal and bacterial issues which can result in barbel loss if it is not vacuumed out. Once the barbels are gone, it is difficult for them to grow back, especially if the root of the barbel is very damaged. Since your corydoras still have their barbels, this is a good sign. Anytime I see something questionable on my fish, I immediately perform a 50% water change and the next day I start a daily water change regiment of 25% for 10 days or so. For me, this clears the problem better than any type of medication(although parasites can be a different issue entirely). I would personally cut back on feeding a bit and perform the daily water changes and monitor for improvement. You may also want to do a good gravel vac. Should there be no improvement, maybe you can take a picture of the cory and post on the forum for a possible diagnosis. Hope this helps and good luck

I use peat gravel and I find that the shrimp have an easier time foraging for food on it as they are able to move the small granules around and search under them. The dark colour also makes the shrimp colours pop more. The one drawback is of coarse cleaning it although with this particular substrate you're not supposed to vacuum it anyway as it breaks down easily. I think I would opt for black sand next time although my shrimp are breeding like crazy with this substrate and it allows for the baby shrimplet to find food easier and to also hide amongst the peat pellets. I personally would always use some sort of substrate for shrimp or at the very least, leaf litter of some sort. To each their own though.

Hey everyone, I might be moving to Vancouver Island and I'm sad about the thought of leaving my fish, shrimp and snails behind. I'm sure there is nooo way to safely move them, is there? I have about 100 fish, the biggest being 2 pearl gourami, various tetras and many shrimp and snails. Has anyone done this successfully? I've ordered shrimp from Van that made it here alive but there is a big difference between young shrimp and 5 inch fish. I also worry about the different water there and how it would impact the fish. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks:)

I love mine too! They come out much more by moonlight and are very social. The next time I see the striped ones I think I will buy a few. I only have 6 atm.

One of mine died but the other is doing well. He is hiding in a hole in my drift wood where a nice current passes through. I'm a bit worried that he is going to get stuck in the hole though because I can just barely see him in there but it looks like he is getting really big! I hope I don't have to cut a section out like they do to excavate morbidly obese people.

I saw a tank of regular glass cats at PetSmart but there were 2 different ones in with them. They were still see-through but they had stripes on them and extra whiskers. I have never seen these ones before but they were nice looking. So maybe yours are this variety?

I think that their behaviour will speak volumes. If your fish are all healthy and acting normally, aren't showing aggression and are breeding, I think this is a good sign that you should be alright with just the 4 of them. One thing to consider is the age of the fish. If they are juvenile, you won't know how they are going to really, truly behave until they are mature. I think that's the true test. Sometimes a fish keeper cannot provide the perfect environment. Let's face it, it in the wild, fish shoals can number in the hundreds and it's not like we could reproduce this in an aquarium. So I would say it's possible for you to be successful with them but you may want to have a back up plan if it doesn't work out in your favour. Good luck