[Flick.c]

Hi,

Im doing a 12 hour move in 2 days with a shrimp tank that has at least 15 shrimp including babies. It’s a planted tank with driftwood. My plan was to remove the plants & driftwood into a container with tank water an hour before to let the water settle and then remove the shrimp into another container with tank water & moss, leaving the substrate in with just enough water to keep it wet.

I am really stressing about it, any tips??

TIA

 

[a modest aquarist]

Depending on the kind of container you're using I would suggest an airstone with usb air pump if you can get one. If the container is a fish bag, I would try and go with a breather bag if you can get one in time. If both are inaccessible, then I would suggest like a plastic container that's not air tight, throw a little moss or a piece of mesh (like cut up shower/bath pouf) and throw a little Seachem purigen, which is available at most fish and pet stores. Also stop feeding at least the day before to help reduce shrimp waste and excess ammonia. A combination of these is what I do when I ship out shrimp and so far I've had a high survival rate. good luck with move.

 

[Flick.c]

Depending on the kind of container you're using I would suggest an airstone with usb air pump if you can get one. If the container is a fish bag, I would try and go with a breather bag if you can get one in time. If both are inaccessible, then I would suggest like a plastic container that's not air tight, throw a little moss or a piece of mesh (like cut up shower/bath pouf) and throw a little Seachem purigen, which is available at most fish and pet stores. Also stop feeding at least the day before to help reduce shrimp waste and excess ammonia. A combination of these is what I do when I ship out shrimp and so far I've had a high survival rate. good luck with move.
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Thank you! Will they be okay in a plastic container without an aerator? It won’t be airtight as they are just storage containers

 

[geekindenial]

I wouldn't worry about aerator. I was switching tanks and put my 30+ shrimps with some moss in a bucket for 2 weeks and they lived very happily. You'll be fine with 12 hour

 

[a modest aquarist]

Like geekindenial mentioned an aerator isn't completely necessary and I do think you'll be fine; shrimp are pretty hardy in general. Please do consider the size of the container, the more water the less potential for problems.

 

[Flick.c]

I wouldn't worry about aerator. I was switching tanks and put my 30+ shrimps with some moss in a bucket for 2 weeks and they lived very happily. You'll be fine with 12 hour

Thanks so much, will update after my move. Fingers crossed!

Like geekindenial mentioned an aerator isn't completely necessary and I do think you'll be fine; shrimp are pretty hardy in general. Please do consider the size of the container, the more water the less potential for problems.

Thanks a lot! Will update after my move with how it goes!