Re: [Killietalk] Breather bag question

["Ron @ CCK" <ronwill at starhub_net.sg>]

> From: "David Ramsey" <djramsey at earthlink_net>
> Now for the question. I have been told that floating this bag in the tank
> will kill the fish because the bag can not breath. Is this true? What do I
> tell the person I ship fish this way to as far as getting the fish changed
> over to a regular tank?

David,
I acclimatize breather-bagged fishes in another container, like what 
Chip and Tony do, and water from their new home is slow-dripped, via an 
air-tubing line with a plastic ball valve (used in drip irrigation). 
Never tried floating, so I can't comment but don't forget the lid... 
some fishes can jump.

Tony,
You've probably shipped more fishes than I with breathers and would 
appreciate your opinions on double-bagging.  Will gaseous exchange still 
occur through 2 layers of breather material?

I intend to ship out some juvenile Corydoras habrosus and C. hastatus 
(approx 1cm size) using breathers, but corys have the habit of hitting 
the surface for air.

Do I still 'flat-pack', as per your earlier attached picture, or do I 
leave ample air pocket?

Thanks and regards,
Ronnie Lee
Singapore


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