Keeping The Bb Alive When Moving.

My husband and I are considering moving out of state in the summer. I have a 10 gallon aquarium and I don't want to lose the BB (it took forever to cycle). How would I keep it alive over a possible 9 hour drive? I was going to drain the water right down and leave the substate in and transfer it on a wooden board to my van. I'm trying to think of various ways to transfer the plants. I'll also be taking a bunch of 1 gallon bottles of water so I can slowly adjust the water to local water as I am pretty sure that the water ph, and peramiters are going to be completely different there. We have no nitrates in our tap water but I know there is 10 in the area we are planning on moving too. I'll also probably use masson jars for any fish that are coming with me and it'll be summer so I'm not worried about them getting too cold.

 

Just put everything in 2 5 gallon buckets with lids.

 

Since it’s the Sumer I would get a cooler and a battery operated air pump Or a rectifier (changes 12v dc to 110ac). Put all your fish, plants and bb in the cooler and your off and running.

 

I have done this in the past with good results. A 9 hour trip should not be a real problem at all. You can even leave the fish and plants in the tank. Drain the tank down to a point where there is minimal chance of heavy slosh. Either get a battery operated aerator or a power inverter to run a standard aerator and keep the bubbler going the whole trip. Even in summer it is a good idea to keep your heater running, just make sure it stays completely submerged. Only consideration is to drive a bit more cautiously than usual with slower take offs and easier braking to prevent excess sloshing.

 

Since it’s the Sumer I would get a cooler and a battery operated air pump Or a rectifier (changes 12v dc to 110ac). Put all your fish, plants and bb in the cooler and your off and running.

Fish would be up front with me, would they get too cold from AC? We will probably be driving over night anyway as there is less traffic.

 

I have done this in the past with good results. A 9 hour trip should not be a real problem at all. You can even leave the fish and plants in the tank. Drain the tank down to a point where there is minimal chance of heavy slosh. Either get a battery operated aerator or a power inverter to run a standard aerator and keep the bubbler going the whole trip. Even in summer it is a good idea to keep your heater running, just make sure it stays completely submerged. Only consideration is to drive a bit more cautiously than usual with slower take offs and easier braking to prevent excess sloshing.

My van kind of sucks But I'll be driving slower anyway as I don't like to go much over 60 in the van. I'll be taking a lot of rest breaks as I'll have the kids with me and the fish. But I am considering sending the fish with my husband as his car is a lot smoother than the van.