By Julie DeLong, A-1 Freeman
Professional movers do everything they can to help you to move specialty items to San Antonio, from fine art to delicate electronics. Regardless of measurements, weight, or awkwardness to transport, your movers can most likely handle the work. But, there are some things that movers will not be legally able to move, and for good reason. Moving trucks are dim, not temperature-controlled, and also the inside of the truck could go unmonitored for several days to greater than a week over the moving process. For this reason movers cannot manage anything living for you, including furniture-like alive items like your houseplants and fish tanks.
But, just because things can't go in the truck does not mean we won't help you look after them. Specialty item moving is a tricky job and we're here to be of assistance all the way. Even with stuff that will have to be moved to San Antonio within your vehicle.
Look into the Regulations
Should you be moving to San Antonio across state lines, be sure all your plant species are permitted in. Some states have got rigid laws about transporting in new plant types.
Re-Pot in Light Plastic Pots
Large, hefty, and ceramic pots are not handy for moving. They may be more challenging to lift and much more apt to break inadvertently during the move. Repot your houseplants in light plastic pots if at all possible to ensure they are easier to move rapidly and adequately.
Pack the Soil with Damp Paper
To help keep the soil from dumping out, pack the very top of your pot with damp paper. This tends to prevent the soil from drying and from spilling in your car.
Put in Roomy Boxes with Air Holes
Your houseplants need protection plus a acceptable growing environment throughout the move. Think about tall boxes like wardrobe boxes for bigger plants. Make sure to pack the pot securely in the bottom to prevent sliding while allowing plenty of room for the leaves and stems. You could possibly give consideration to trimming your plants down for the move to San Antonio so they are easier to transport.
Going with Your Plants
Should you have not many plants, securing them into your backseat is an ideal choice. Alternatively, consider a small trailer for a large bunch of plants. Be sure to keep the inside of the car a comfortable neutral temperature and you should not water them except if they end up very dry. Look out for excessive temperatures. In the event you stop along the route, bring the plants inside and open them up to have some light.
Consider Taking Cuttings Instead
If moving your plants may seem like a whole lot of work but you still want them at your new residence, take into consideration taking small cuttings to restart with and gifting your present potted collection to buddies or even selling them for a little extra moving money.
Pack in Their Water
As you may have learned, water inside of a aquarium is carefully balanced for healthy fish which means your fish would be best transported within their water. To make certain this water is correctly balanced and as clean as possible, replace about 20% of the tank water each day for 5 days ahead of the trip and stop feeding your fish for a day before the trip. This may reduce waste within the water making your fish healthier during the move. Fish can survive for roughly a week without having food if well-fed before the move to San Antonio.
For Few Fish, Transport in sturdy Plastic Bags
If you happen to just have only a few fish in a tiny aquarium, it is possible to pack them in one or 2 sturdy plastic bags. Ensure the bags are filled up with water from the aquarium. This is the way fish get home from the pet store and it also should really be safe for the little swimming pets en route to a new residence.
For Many Fish, Separate into Five Gallon Containers
For those who have a great collection of fish inside of a big fish tank, purchase several 5-gallon containers together with lids that secure solidly. Fill the containers with tank water and space your fish between them, making certain never to crowd the fish very much in any one container.
Moving Your Fish
Fish in bags are usually loaded in Styrofoam in containers. Fish in storage containers should be secured in your backseat where they'll vibrate the smallest amount. Be mindful with regards to transport temperature, particularly if traveling in the summer months or winter months. Take your fish inside together with you if you happen to stop at hotels along the route.
Consider Working with a Pet Store
Some pet shops will assist you to transport as well as board your fish. This can be the optimal solution if it could take you some hours to get the aquarium tank set back up again inside your new house.
Aquarium along with you or the Movers
Lastly, choose what you want to do with the aquarium tank. Totally emptied and adequately cleaned, your movers can manage it as a specialty item going into the truck itself to San Antonio. But, in case you could possibly get to the new residence prior to the moving company, you might want to load up the aquarium tank within your trunk instead.
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