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Summary: Watch as a seasoned expert demonstrates how to move a pet fish short distances in this free online video about exotic pet care.
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Owning a pet can be an extremely satisfying endeavor, and so it is no wonder that millions of people around the world keep companion animals in their lives. The most common pets are by far, cats and dogs, however, the rising popularity of exotic pets has led to an increase of people owning snakes, lizards, rats, mice, and hamsters. Fish are also a popular pet for people who do not want too much responsibility. Studies have shown that owning a pet is actually beneficial to both the mental and physical health of the owner. In fact, there are now medically backed studies showing that therapy animals can significantly improve the well being of many patients.
In this free video series, our expert will solve the complicated problem of traveling with fish. Learn how to move short or long distances with your fish, without harming or disturbing the fish in the process. Whether you are moving to a new home or just going for a short vacation, you may need to take your fish and its' tank with you. Learn how in this free series of pet care videos.
"In this clip we are going to discuss how to travel with your fish for a short distance and time. I recommend this being an hour or less. This is also a similar way that you will be buying a fish from a pet store how they travel. I recommend you taking your fish out of the tank prior to bagging him up so that he doesn't get all stressed out whenever you take him and put him in the bag. You can buy these bags at convenient stores. You are going to open up your plastic bag. If you buy it yourself, I recommend you take or have a bucket or bowl, put your bag inside once you get it filled up and get your fish in. You open up your bag, fill it up with the water, make sure you have enough room for air. As you can see, I did. Make sure there are no holes in the bag. I recommend not feeding your fish 24 hours prior to transport him for traveling. Then you just dump your fish in there. What you do is make sure you have air for your fish, get a rubber band and you just want to put your rubber band on the top so the water stays in. "
eHow Article: Moving Fish Short Distances
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