Do I need an air pump/air stone to transport my fish?

Hi. I'll be transporting some fish (most likely) and just wanted to see if how I plan to do it will be okay. I'm moving a betta and 6 neon tetras. I was planning on putting the betta in a 1 liter container with holes poked in the top, and the neons were going to go in bags. They're rather large bags and I was going to split the school up into two bags, and then double bag them. They'll be sitting for about 2 1/2 hours, and I was going to keep them in a cooler. Is this plan okay? Do they NEED an air stone and air pump? If so, any suggestions to how I could otherwise transport them would be welcome, as I don't have a pump or stone, or air line tubing for that matter. I know I'm probably terrible for not owning them, but I just never needed them lol. Thanks in advance

 

If you put air in the bags the neons will probably be OK. Betta should be OK too, though wouldn't push the time more than necessary.

 

If you put air in the bags the neons will probably be OK. Betta should be OK too, though wouldn't push the time more than necessary.

Okay. Thank you.

 

The move went well. I was selling my fish, and the person who bought them said he was impressed with how well I packed them up

 

2.5 hours is nothing. Definitely dont need any air stones if you leave some air in the bag. A tiny fish doesnt consume much oxygen. These guys ship in bags with dozens of fish for days on end, no problem. Dont worry about 2.5 hours.