Moving fish

Right guys how do i go on.as tomorrow Elvis leaves this building
and moves into Gractank
moving elvis to his bigger tank.
i also don't think my net is big enough.;o(
the tank is going where to old one is...........

this is my solution?????????????
kettle on for hot water bucket on the ready...........
I have a big white plastic tub and a very small net
now i will of course transfer about half the tank of water into it.
i have a spare heater so will put this in but hoping this proceedure
is only going to take about a hour
so don't think he will need the airstone?
Hoik Elvis in there then will put a cover over him as he might jump out....
empty the rest of the tank putting the water in another big tub and buckets.
dismantel
put filter pad out of old pump into new one
Fetch in other tank without dropping it
place in washed new gravel.
its already got heater and pump
carefully add the water out of bucket ect plus new declor* water
till about 3/4 way up. enough to cover heater
plug in heater/filter.
switch on check *stats* and temp.
Hoik Elvis back in, add the water he's been in.
sit back and Pray

sounds good chez, but I am just wondering - you have to dismantle the old tank and get the new one in situ and set up?

That could take longer than you think, and in the meantime elvis is going to be in unfiltered water.

Is there anyway you could have a filter running in the tub with him? That would make sure that the water in his tub stays ok, and will also keep the bacteria in your old filter alive during the process.

The othetr thing is that you say you are putting new gravel in your new tank. There will be a lot of healthy bacteria in your old gravel that you will be losing. Is it possible to do a decent gravel vac of the old tank and soak the new gravel in some of the mucky stuff overnight and then put that in the new tank? Not sure if this is necessary tbh as have never had to swop over tanks so might be talking rubbish here (hopefully someone will come on and give a bit more info).

Good luck

right i do have a spare air pump so i can put a airstone in for him
i was also thinking when i do get to the last bit before adding elvis
i was going to squeeze the old media from the old filter in the tank
leave about 10 mins till about clear then add elvis?????????

p.s i have bought a bigger net
one you take kids fishing with to the canal.

chez wrote:

right i do have a spare air pump so i can put a airstone in for him
i was also thinking when i do get to the last bit before adding elvis
i was going to squeeze the old media from the old filter in the tank
leave about 10 mins till about clear then add elvis?????????

p.s i have bought a bigger net
one you take kids fishing with to the canal.

pps Blimey i didn't have this much trouble when i moved house..lol

It probably is easier to move house!!

I presume you are emptying your old tank completely? When you take the old gravel out you will (I guess) still have some sediment etc left on the bottom of your old tank. If you do I would pour that into your new tank.

Just keep a close eye on your water stats for a few days but I am sure all will be well and Elvis will be happy in his new pad

Thanks Diane will do

oops sorry abouth that back to normal now
Thanks Diane

No probs chez, thanks for all your help today. Hope the fish move goes well. Look forward to seeing some pics of elvis in his new pad tomorrow

Wont you need to keep a filter running in the tub with your fish?

Sounds good chez. Best of luck.

oops hes not very happy in tub sulking at the bottom side of filter ;o(

Ooh, I hope it all goes smoothly chez, keep us updated!

i think its the BRIGHT PINK net in there with him thats doing it
just waiting for new tank to get to temp now
and clear alot !!!! seems to be taking ages, on saying that theres alot of water here.lol
its like the ocean...........well it will be to him
filter/heater running
will put the media out of old filter in the new filter box in new tank
just before i put him in.
used most of his water as we put it in buckets so gone back
plus a load of mucky water from old tank.......the last dregs so to speak.
plus about 30 buckets of new...........

Sounds like everything is going well chez. When you put him in the tank just remember to keep the lights off to let him settle

OK Elvis is in the building 4pm
its took ages to heat the tank up to near enough
its still cloudy but im not bothered about that too much as its all the gunk from the other tank.
hes having a l@@k round now.
i have only got the dim spot lights on.so i can see him really
and keep check on the temp...
when its settled down will check all the stats........
he seems ok. he wasant happy in the tub at all, i think its because he couldn't see anything through it.

How long did the changeover take in total, chez?

with waiting for heater 2 -3 hours ended up taking 2 buckets out a
and putting warmer water in.as the person who bought my other tank
was here waiting to take it and i was using the heater i gave him with tank,
so i had 2 heaters in for 2 hours .lol
we started at 10am. finished at 4.NEVER AGAIN...........................
2 big tubs of his water went in.plus endless pre heated water from kettle.
at one point the new kettle packed in..lol
its ok now its cooled down.
he who bought the tank of me put Elvis back in his new tank for me..
he has had some food...bit of mussel
now just exploring.
i hope hes going to be ok. i wont sleep tonight.
the water still hasant cleared. ;o(

chez wrote:

we started at 10am. finished at 4.NEVER AGAIN...

I'm not surprised!

Well done chez, that sounds like a big job that you have managed. Was it you who said you thought it would take about one hour???

Hope Elvis like his new place and settles soon.

Hey well done chez, is Elvis ok?? Sounds like he has been through a bit of a trauma

Poor little fella. You really need to get him a companion now to keep him company and make up for all this. A nice little shoal of something he can spend his time chasing around the tank

ps, would LURVE to see some pics of him in his new home

Yes, we DEMAND pics chez lol!!!

Thanks all
Fish fan >>>NO >>>>Hes a LONER ;O)
Diane.. >>>YES (did i say one I ment 6. lol
OK I have a problem the tank is still cloudy very ;o(
but Malc noticed there wasant any White media in the filter box
so went out and bought some this morning.
and a peice of bogwood > this is now soaking in water outside.
it might clear now i hope, but will do water changes durning week if not.
Pic's to follow as soon as the mist clears so you can see him..
he's still doing well.
but sulks in the corner when you go near the tank,
i think he must think im going to get him out again.lol

What sort of filter does the tank have chez - in lid or external etc?

Is the cloudiness coming from the gravel? If it is it should settle fairly quickly, otherwise I am not sure what could be causing it?

Have you checked the stats?

it is built in in the Jewel tank with the heater
not checked stats yet
but i think if it hasant cleared by morning i might change 50%
i dont think its out of the gravel as i really washed it well
and that would have settled by now i would think
perhaps its a rubbish filter in these tanks?