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Safe to put fish in plastic bag?

23 11:06:53

Question
Hi, I'm moving in a few days and i'm not sure if I can put my fish in plastic bags like these http://www.plasticplace.net/categorylist/Poly-Bags/13
After i put them there (provided that that's okay)they'll be in transport for about two hours. Is it okay? how many fish per bag can i put (they are just goldfishes and I have six of them.)I just want to make sure they'll be okay/safe during transport. Thanks in advance for your answer!

Answer
Henry,

Yes, you can transport the fish in those bags. You will put one (1) fish per bag because they are goldfish. Make sure you have a lot of air room in the bag. Since they are only going to be in them for 2 hours, you will not have to remove water and add fresh water. Good luck with your trip. Keep them out of the elements. I would put the bags inside a styrofoam container to keep them cool and in case one of the bags break.