Evacuating Fishys

[havoc_crazy]

hey guys, I was just wondering. I live down in O.C. where the wildfires have been blazing, and they're, well, kind of close to my house. Luckily for me (but not for some of my friends ) the fires are more southwest, farther away. But in case of another fire, or if the winds change, I would like to know how to evacuate my 5 little fishys without undue stress. (hope the winds dont shift during teh night)

If you are wondering the location of the fire, fire location
the fishies are two platies and three zebra danios. Unfortunately, I only have like one fish bag from petsmart and some buckets, net, and plastic bag. I do not have any of those nice box thingys with lids on them.

I live a bit east of running springs. Do you think i should prepare to evac them or just stand by?

Thanks a bunch

 

[Durbkat]

Get one of those power strips that has a battery back up and plugg it up and let the battery charge up with your filter and what not the runs the tank (including the lights). What size tank is it?

 

[havoc_crazy]

Get one of those power strips that has a battery back up and plugg it up and let the battery charge up with your filter and what not the runs the tank (including the lights). What size tank is it?

it's a twelve gallon, but you think that they will be ok left alone if we need to evac? our power's fine, so if we leave them behind for the time being, my only concern is the fire. luckily, the reporters are saying that the winds are expected to blow consistently

 

[tttnjfttt]

If you have to be evacuated, odds are the power will go out if the fire gets close. I would say it is your call if you want to leave the fish or try to take them with you. Here are some things to think about. How much notice will you have? Do you think you will have an hour to get out, or five minutes? Will you have enough room in your vehicles? Your parents are going to want to grab lots of stuff too like photos, so talk with them about this now. Get on the same page.

If you have to leave your fish, I would put your bio media in the tank, and add some amquel or a similar product to help incase you are gone for a few days.

If you can take your fish, you are going to want to bring your tank with you. You will need somewhere to put your fish after you ahve moved them. Baggs aren't really a long term solution. You can bag your fish in ziplock bags and tank water. I have done this before with no problem. I have heard of other people using coolers or buckets (covered). Also, bag up your bio media to keep it moist. Other things you are going to want to take are your filter, heater, hood (prevent jumpers), dechlorinator, a syphon, food and net. Some of that stuff you can gather now, and pack it up. Have everything ready so you can grab and go. You want bags out, net ready to go, maybe have your heater and filter plugs isolated. Have a bucket out to syphon your tank out into. Basically, you need to plan ahead if you are going to evacuate them with you.