Friday, August 5, 2011

Things to Remember While Shipping Killifish Safely

Killifish is a very popular type of fish and fish-keepers of the race to make money. However, if you are a beginner in Killifish breeding, You need to remember a particular prevention of transmission of the fish.

1. you must not send a Killifish is looking for. Usually go to die during the journey. After his death, it will start to water pollution and other fish will get arrested and killed. In the same way, never send Killifish are under pressure. If there are unexpected changes in temperature, large fluctuations in water quality or if there are changes to the oxygen levels are fish may feel depressed.

2. While shipping Killifish, You need to starve them. Apparently it seems it may be cruel but that idea will save their lives. If the fish have eaten before delivery, it will be toxic substances such as ammonia in the bench issued. That would pollute the air and when the time for a long trip, it will be holding fish. You don't have to offer them in the diet for at least 48 hours before You send it. They easily can last for many, in fact, they can easily last for 48 hours!

3. will usually eat algae Killifish in the Aquarium. So it is recommended that the fish to switch to another tank without all the plants over the next few days. You can use the water from the Aquarium's parents for the purpose of delivery, since fish are comfortable with air will be.

4. during the delivery of the fish in a bag, you must have enough space for air inside the bag. Typically people tend to really fill the bag. In fact, a lot of air is required for the existence of fish during delivery. It would be useful to get oxygen. If You plan to use a plastic bag about 10 "x 4", then the height 1 "enough for the fish to survive for about 48 hours. The fish does not require much water, but only the amount which is reasonable enough.

5. There is a breath of bags are available in the market. If You use it, you can use the fill the bag with water. They are an air gas distribution facilities can provide for their survival. If air transport mode, You must remember this bag is really very important not to be filled with water, and there should be some link air pressure in the bag can bust.

6. you must relate to the original the bad with the others to prevent leakage.

7. you don't have to fill the bag with pure oxygen. Instead, you need to allow normal air insights. The exchange of oxygen imbalance in the process for gas and there is a risk of suffocation.

8. don't forget to add dechloraminator in your bag.

9. some people think that if they were a few plants live in the bag, it would be a good idea for the survival of fish. They think that the plant will generate oxygen and carbon dioxide will absorb. But they forgot one important thing about activities such as the process can take place only in sunlight. If You send your bag in a dark container, plants will not be able to produce oxygen. Instead, it will consume plants release oxygen and carbon dioxide in the dark!

10. it is a good idea to contact the agent responsible for delivering the latest rules and regulations for the delivery of fish to be found. Your shipment can sometimes unexpected obstacles to changes in government policy, and the delay can be fatal to your fish.

11. If you are shipping Killifish eggs, you need the same water from the Aquarium where they should be placed and You also need a shock absorber for ammonia Added. If spawning is performed in spawning MOP, You must send the entire MAGP. Should you have a bubble packaging for the protection of the egg.

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