[Killietalk] Shipping fish with tranquilizers

["Monty R. lehmann" <worf at visi_net>]

   Hi Bob,

    I have used two types of tranquilizers in the past;
    A product called Hypno (liquid form) and crushed
    regular aspirin tablets.

    Many years ago I was shipping large quantities of 
    cichlid fry and I successfully used both. However
    you must be careful about the dosage as too high 
    of a concentration of either one will result in death.
    I also worked for a tropical fish wholesaler many, many
    years ago and we used hypno then also (made by Jungle
    Labs).

    I have not had to use any tranquilizer when shipping
    killies. Unless you are putting hundreds of fry in a 
    single large bag, I would not recommend it. Try bag 
    buddies with a lower fish count in the bags.

    Just make sure the fry have not eaten for a day & a
    half minimum, keep the temp stable, put them in very
    clean water and they should be ok.

                            Best regards,

                            Monty Lehmann
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