Moving lifestock 10+ hours

[fener103]

Well the day is getting close where I will be relocating from Atlanta to Kansas. I need some opinions on transporting my lifestock. My intention was to double bag my fish and fill the bags with oxygen as this is roughly a 13 hour drive. Where might I be able to find a small O2 tank local (loganville) for a very shot time worth of usage? Cannot imagine I have more than 10-15 bags that I will need to do this for. Your thought are much appreciated. Also anyone with experience in this do I need 100% O2 or the run of the mill 26% from say a scuba tank? Appreciate it

 

[eagle9252]

you might be able to get a LFS to fill for you but a cooler with an air stone and heater or power head would work

 

[jennm]

Get your LFS to do it and pack in styro with heat packs. That should give you about 24 hours or so if it's done right.

Jenn

 

[mcphock]

I agree with Jenn. If you've ever order fish online, just emulate how they do it. Styrofoam, bags and peanuts.

I have a medium and a small box filled with peanuts from an order I got the other day. You're welcome to them.

 

[dabo]

when moving like this if you put all fish in one Styrofoam cooler they will not bother each other . you can get a bubble box from walmart for $10 battery operated in sporting goods . make sure you tape the lid down all the way around so you dont spill out the water while driving . poke a hole in the top for air tubing to reach the bottom and tape it in place so you dont have to worry about air tube pulling out of the water .

cost $15 and works perfect

 

[eagle9252]

harbor freight sells a 1000 GPH 12V Bilge Pump 25.00

 

[sprinklerman500]

How did it go?