As you take care of your Koi, you just can't deny that they need to be moved from time to time. Like all pets, your fish will have its own medical issues throughout the course of its life (considering also the fact that they can live up to 30 years old). Now, if you don't have the vet who does house calls, most probably what they're going to say is "bring your fish in to my office".

Aside from those medical issues, there are also those pond issues, which may arise as an emergency move as your pond is being exposed to harms by natural events, or it is due to a planned move for a new construction. No matter what amount of planning and precaution you have taken in building your pond, there's always a chance that you still need to move your fish whenever the occasion calls for it.

Recent tragedies such as that of the Hurricane Rita and Hurricane Katrina, and those common everyday illnesses, shows you that you need to have a plan of action when it comes to your pets. Whether an emergency or not, you should know how to bag and transport your fish properly to make sure that they're safe.

So, what do you need for bagging and transporting your pets? Now, these equipments are relatively small and can be stored easily when not in use.

1) Bags - You should always have the proper bags to transport your pets. Don't use trash bags or regular plastic bags, which can cause harm to your fish. You can go to your local pet store to buy them if you don't have any bags at hand.

2) Net - You're going to need a net big enough to compete with your fish. You can use it to lead and direct them to the place that you want them to go. Be careful when using the large nets, as they can damage your fish.

3) Rubber Bands - These will be needed for each of the bags you purchase. Buy those that are of good quality, so that they won't pop up due to the pressure from the water when you transport your fish.

4) Paint Bucket - A better option for catching your pets, because, unlike the net, it will not harm your fish. Just make sure they're big enough to hold them.

Catching and bagging your fish is really a simple task, provided that you have the proper equipments at hand. With a large pond, let your friends help you in bagging your pets. Use the net in guiding the fish into the paint bucket, and once they're in there, remove the excess water, and then start bagging it. Look if there's any leaks on the bag, and once secured, place the bag over the fish from head to tail. Ensure that there's enough amount of water that will cover their gills completely.

Leave a lot of room for air so that the bag won't be too heavy to carry. Then put the rubber bands around the ends of your bag to secure it. Put them horizontally in your container for transporting. Be careful not to bend your fish in the process. Ensure that your bag will not move with the bumps and turns along the way, and also cover your fish so that only a little heat from the sun will hit it.