How long in a bag?

[thommyboy12183]

When lurchasing a mew fish/invert/coral/rock from a lfs how long can they be in a bag before being introduced to the tank?

I am visiting family ~4 hours away and was curious if its worth looking while there.

 

[mcgyvr]

They are routinely shipped overnight,etc.. without issue.. Which could easily be more than 12 hours

 

[AlSimmons]

You might want to bring a small bucket or ice chest with you just incase you buy something. Having a battery powered air pump for the ride home would also help.

 

[Diana A]

I would tank a small tank, heater and air pump.

 

[thommyboy12183]

Thank you all for the input. Its greatly appreciated

 

[thirsty saltine]

I have a 5 hour drive to one of my favorite fish stores. He will usually give me a reflective heat bag and a Styrofoam cooler to put them in if I don't bring one with me. Just be sure to acclimate properly.

 

[air2mag]

Would it be a good idea to shut the tanks lights off for a day after adding a new fish?

 

[AlSimmons]

You don't have to do this, but it wouldn't hurt. The ambient light in the room should be more than enough for the fish to get situated.

 

[Echo2]

The 4 hour drive shouldn't be an issue as long as you can adequately maintain the water temp.
The real key is acclimation once you get them home.

 

[thommyboy12183]

Alright thank you again for all of your insight with the the travel.

 

[Betaktical]

Yeah I live in Texas and drove from Houston to Dallas which is about 4 1/2 hours and everything survived in bags no problem. As long as you don't leave them in there a whole day you will be just fine


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[Cliving1]

Just did 4 hours in buckets. No issues.

 

[thommyboy12183]

Yea my parents live on long island and I live in Southern MA on a good day 3.5 hours on a bad day could be 5.

That being said I did not have time to go and look at the LFS by them this trip. Maybe next time.