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Tropical Fish

Tropical fish are susceptible to an abrupt change in water temperature, and their condition is directly affected by overcrowding. To transport tropical fish by car, it is best to remove them from the aquarium unless it is a small one of five gallons or less that can be moved without too much danger of breakage.

It probably will not be necessary to feed the fish. Many species can go without food for as long as a week with no ill effects.

An unbreakable container of a size easily handled when it is half-full of water (minnow bucket, ridded container with air holes in the lid) makes a convenient carrier. Or, use a leak-proof plastic bag closed with a rubber band, place it in an outer bag of similar size to prevent accidental leakage, then into a sturdy container, such as a Styrofoam picnic cooler.

The plastic bag/Styrofoam cooler method is advantageous in stabilizing the water temperature for up to 48 hours. When transferring them to the container, remember that fish need air, and fill the container or plastic bag only about one-third full of water. Use the water from the aquarium.

Add the fish (don’t overcrowd) and close the top. Open the container or plastic bag every four or five hours to freshen the air supply.

Remove the aquarium accessories; empty and dry the aquarium. Pack carefully, or have the mover pack them for you.

If convenient, take along in a separate container(s) as much of the water removed from the aquarium as you have room for.

Plants and snails from the aquarium can be carried along in plastic bags with a small amount of water.

Fish might become bruised while traveling. Liquid healing agents to put into the water are available at pet shops.

At destination, replace water and fish in the aquarium as soon as possible. Add tap water a little at a time to fill the aquarium to the proper level, letting the fish adjust gradually to the new water.

New water may need treatment before use to neutralize any chemicals it might contain. Neutralizers can be purchased at most pet shops.

If the fish must be moved in the aquarium itself, remove about half the water, the aerator, heater, hood, and anything else that might shift and cause the glass to break. Cover the top with plastic film to keep the water from splashing out. To avoid breakage, take care that the bottom of the aquarium is solidly supported while it is being lifted and moved.

It is advisable to place the aquarium into a corrugated carton and pad it with crushed paper. Wedge the carton in the car so it will not slide during the trip. Replace the aerator immediately upon arrival at destination

We have been dealing with several customers over the last few months that have had some bad experiences with Moving Companies. 99% of the time it is Movers who pull “no-shows”. That is a pretty bad situation on your big day. The biggest fear for Consumers not using licensed Movers should be Insurance. Last month we were called onto a job in Mt. Pleasant SC where the homeowner had fired the original Moving Company he had hired. The driver backed his uhaul into the side of the Customers SUV, completely totaling the SUV. After a heated discussion and a call to the Uhaul, the customer quickly realized that the Uhaul insurance would not cover the damage as the Mover indicated. Why not? Because they were a business using a truck insured for residential work and the Mover had no other existing policies.When a company goes through the long process of getting State Licensed, that means they are keeping their insurance on file with the state. Protecting themselves and you……

Make sure your mover understands how important a blanket is in protecting the well being of your hard earned belongings.

Moving blankets are mover’s “tool of the trade”.  If you are moving locally and hiring a professional moving company you should expect them to show up with blankets and moving dollies and you should not be charged for it.  But if you are moving long distance (interstate moving) or to storage, then purchasing your own moving blankets might be a good idea.

Moving Blankets can be of two major categories:

Quilted or padded moving blankets  and Non-Quilted,, also called Skins or Space Savers.  Each has its use.

Quilted Moving blankets usually come in 72 x 80 inches size and differ depending on the outer fabric and amount of filler, the heavier the blankets the more filler they have and the more protection they provide.

Cheap moving blankets are made with nonwoven outer fabric and have very light filler.  These blankets can be very good if you are planning to place your stuff in a long term storage or planning a small move.  Economy moving blankets provide adequate protection and do not take much room in the storage.  For long distance move or interstate moving where interstate carrier charges by weight, the advantage is that these moving pads are much lighter than regular moving blankets.

For moving heavy solid wood furniture, leather couches, heavy dining tables etc. it is better to get heavier, thicker blankets that provide better protection.  If you move often, buy moving blankets with woven outer fabric, which are much more durable moving blankets than non-woven storage pads and will serve much longer.

Non-quilted moving blankets can be made out of felt, or burlap on one side and felt on the other.  These should not be discounted especially if your main concern the furniture rubbing against each other.  If you are packing your own pod, or container – you can use space savers with great success.

Another option is paper moving blankets.  Paper packing blankets are constructed of two outer layers of brown kraft and three inner layers of light weight paper. The three inner layers can consist of newsprint, light weight kraft, tissue, bogus, or non woven papers.  Most people are not even aware of paper blankets to be used for moving, meanwhile it is a very good alternative to quilted moving blankets, especially if you are moving only once or sending your goods to a long term storage or moving overseas. Paper blankets are breathable, provide good protection and 100% recyclable

You could tilt or lay an LCD flat if it’s packed right.

The absolute best way to transport an LCD TV is in the original box with the original styrofoam forms that protected it.

Assuming you can’t do that, your best bet is to pack it as firmly as possible around the back, sides, and only the frame in front. Have nothing pressing on the screen itself.

4 CALLS THIS WEEKEND! 4 unlucky homeowners stranded by their “Movers” on their Big day. Sorry we could only save 1. This is why you call us first!