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Transporting large Koi - page 2.
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When the fish is in the bag, and there is the correct amount of water then the bags are lifted up and put into the box that will be used for transporting the fish. The top of the two bags are then gathered together, as much air as possible is removed, and a hose connected to an oxygen bottle is inserted and oxygen is added to fill the bag. If you are buying large or expensive fish the dealer will usually have boxes available. Most koi-keeper's who are hoping to buy fish usually take cardboard or polystyrene boxes with them. If you do receive a box from a dealer then it is a good idea to keep it for use in the future. TIP. Dealers will always have oxygen available, but if you are just travelling a few miles, say from a fellow koi-keeper's house then the bag can be sealed at the top trapping sufficient air in the bag for the journey. |
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When the oxygen has been added the tops of the bags are twisted so that it is air tight, and it is then twisted over and secured with two rubber bands. |
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This photo shows how the top has been twisted and the rubber bands are holding it in position. |
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When the bags are secured with the rubber bands then the plastic bags are laid down lengthways in the box. |
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The box, or boxes, are now placed in the boot of the car. It will be seen that the box has been laid widthways across the car so that the nose of the fish will not be damaged if you have to break hard on the way home. If you cannot get all the boxes it the boot then they can be laid on the back seat. |
| NOTE. When the fish are sent over from Japan they are transported in a similar way. Before shipping they are held in holding tanks and are not fed for several days as otherwise the droppings will contaminate the water and high ammonia levels will be present in the water. In the case of large and/or expensive fish the contents of the stomach are removed by suction. In this way the fish can remain in the bags for about 30 hours, and anytime near that or beyond is a cause of great concern to the koi dealer. |
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