What is the best way to transport fish?

First things first, you will have to fast the fish for a day before heading out. Fish that are being moved will poop into their water supply while traveling, lowering their water quality.

If you put them in a container of some sort, you want to keep the following criteria:

-not too much potential movement, for prevention of splashing

-larger surface area to encourage oxygen-CO2 exchange

-container must be dark from the inside to ease stress.

-container must be insulated too.

You don't need to worry about putting in too much water as long as the container is insulated. If you can get access to an oxygen supply and a sealable bag that will fit the goldfish easily, then I suggest taking advantage of it and making it mostly air. If you really want to go all out, look for something called "Kordon's breather bags." They are a godsend.

I used to drain out half of the water, but that sucked because one time the tank fell over when I turned to get on the highway, and I didn't notice it for a few minutes. When I looked down, I freaked out and hurried to the closest fast food place I could find, scooped the fish up off the floor, and had the employees give me some new water. Amazingly, all my fish survived, but they're bettas so they pretty much survive anything! Even if your tank doesn't fall over, it could still splash out, and with little fry, they could easily fall out. So, I wouldn't use the half empty tank method.

Now what I do is put each individual fish in its own baggy 3/4 full of water, and then stack those baggies in the tank. It works alot better. Sometimes a bag may leak, but usually not more than a couple drops. Hope this helped!

First be sure you have a safe, cycled, and totally prepared place to put your fish when you arrive. For a short drive the answer about moving the fish in a nearly empty tank will work,but you run the risk of damaging the tank and losing everything. Modern tanks are held together with silicone glues that can't tolerate too much stress,you must have a firm, flat surface on which to transport them. Also even a small tank weighs a bunch when it contains a little water and a lot of gravel, so have some "sturdy" help,football players or weight lifters are the best.

Drain the tank over half way- depending on the size of the tank. Leave 3-5 inches on the bottom, and take out any large objects that may fall over (big rocks, decorations, etc). They should be fine.

I've transported my fish for 17 hour drives and they survived. If you've got a very large tank, then Get smaller (clean!) buckets or containers and put them in there.

depends on the fish. if its just a bettta get a large jar fill it half way and that will do fine for up to two hours.

if its a ten gal of fish go to homedepot and buy a 5 gal bucket or two. just pour half the tank water in the bucket. but the fish in there. that should be fine for an hour or two. just leave an inch or two of air in the bucket.

ive transported everything from cichlids to seahorses like this. they do just fine. just be carful when carrying the bucket around.

i moved my in a bucket, just make sure it's secure there will be alittle water splashing, i was nervous my first fish move, and really for the baby's because they my die from stress level of movement water temp change, along the drive

Hi, the link below will hopefully solve your problems!

put them in a plastic bag, of course filled with water, twist the top and seal it with a tie

fry them then put them in your pocket

eat them