Bringing your fish to the vet can be a stressful time, especially when they are unwell or injured. There are a few things you can do to make transport less stressful and safer for your fish. If you are concerned about transportation, especially if your fish is large, please contact our department.
- Transport tanks can be smaller glass tanks, plastic tanks, buckets or even esky containers
- Bags can be used but they should be put in a container to reduce stress
- Tanks should have a lid or mesh cover to prevent escape
- An air stone can help improve the oxygen content of the water during travel
- Use at least 50% of the water in the transport container from the aquarium
- Please bring a sample of their tank water in a separate container
- A photo of the tank and surroundings can often be very helpful for the veterinarian.