geordiecorsa
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Registered: 26th Mar 05
Location: South Tyneside or deepest darkest cumbria!
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Righty, heres my problem; I have a koi, which is now about 4+ inches, I need to transport him over 200 miles - Thing is, moving him in plastic bags isn't any good really, as it freaks him out big style, and obviously stress and freaking out is not good for 200 miles!
I was debating putting him in a small tank and just going for it, with the tank fairly sealed up, though air hosed most of the time.
Any ideas folks?
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Cosmo
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Registered: 29th Mar 01
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bucket with a lid is the easiest way, and a battery operated air pump. Dont fill the bucket up too much or will splash everywhere.
I transported a Piranha about that far in that way, survived with no problems...and I had to keep the water warm!
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drunkenfool
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Yeah it shouldnt be a problem, just make sure theres enough water in there so the water quality doesnt deteriorate too much, although 4" shiouldnt be a problem. I took a 19" one 80 miles and im driving to pick up the 26" one tomorrow from about 90 miles away. Put a towel or something over the top aswell to block the light out, it reduces the stress a lot too if they don;t know whats going on 
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geordiecorsa
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Registered: 26th Mar 05
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Champion; cheers folks - believe it or not, the koi is going home for christmas! Cumbria to Newcastle, via Sheffield, as my folks have bought me a new tank... and I'd have to get my housemates to look after the koi for almost a month - can't guarentee they wouldn't forget about it! :/
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