Thread: Where to Oxygen in Bournemouth?

Hi,

I plan to transport koi in a bag with oxygen, but can't find where to buy oxygen in a can, so I could pack it myself. There are some on amazon but reviews are very suspicious, people claim its just air etc. I won't be able to double check..

Maybe someone can recommend a brand or a company where I could buy 15-20 L?

Thank you!

If your not traveling far, you could use air from a air pump. I don't know for a fact, if true! But I've a few people stated it's air in the can and not oxygen. I've even travel 30 mins. With a Fish in a bag blown up from the air in my lungs!

The trip will last for a minimum of 14 hours and most likely I need to cover up to 24 hours of life support for a fish in case of delays.

Originally Posted by Mascha

The trip will last for a minimum of 14 hours and most likely I need to cover up to 24 hours of life support for a fish in case of delays.

Oh, not sure I would use the can's then. Can you hire one of those Diver's pony bottles?

A number of serious hobbyists use bottles from hobbyweld - not cheap for a one off though:

https://hobbyweld.co.uk/products/oxygen/


Queni Koi used to sell small bottles, enough to do one bag, but I can't find it on their website right now - maybe worth following up to see if they have any.

I bought some off Amazon once, it was rubbish, hardly any pressure in the can and was getting nowhere with it, so I decided to breathe it in, and I didn't notice any difference to normal air, no dizziness or anything, so I was quite suspicous.

Originally Posted by Maddog1

Oh, not sure I would use the can's then. Can you hire one of those Diver's pony bottles?

I don't know anything like this around. Can't find online. People sell used ones but its expensive and I don't know who would refill it with pure oxygen.

Originally Posted by [COLOR=#333333

A number of serious hobbyists use bottles from hobbyweld - not cheap for a one off though:[/COLOR]

https://hobbyweld.co.uk/products/oxygen/

Queni Koi used to sell small bottles, enough to do one bag, but I can't find it on their website right now - maybe worth following up to see if they have any.

I'm looking at welding oxygen at the moment. Apparently you can buy for £30 "Oxyturbo Oxygen Gas Cylinder 950ml Bottle". No clue how many of them needed for 1 bag and how to handle them..

Originally Posted by [COLOR=#333333

I bought some off Amazon once, it was rubbish, hardly any pressure in the can and was getting nowhere with it, so I decided to breathe it in, and I didn't notice any difference to normal air, no dizziness or anything, so I was quite suspicous.[/COLOR]

Exactly, this sort of reviews are very repulsive.

Originally Posted by Manky Sanke

Have you tried asking a local dealer if you could take it to them when you start your journey for them to fill the bag with oxygen for a nominal charge?

Few days ago we went to a local Maidenhead aquatics shop to get transport bags and buy oxygen, but the girl there said they don't sell oxygen and we should use a battery powered air pump etc. I kind of left confused and checked this idea.

I found this pump https://www.allpondsolutions.co.uk/products/120-l-h-battery-backup-air-pump Around 10 hours on battery and 5v Power Adaptor with USB connection, so it could be powered from the car.
But I don't know if that would be enough for one fish 13”? Will it cause serious fluctuations in water temperature depending on temperatures in the car? In addition the fish may damage itself if it hits the air stones. I will have to leave it unattended during the 2 hour ferry crossing. Can I even leave it on during the ferry? It is also apparently very noisy according to reviews, and we have a small car and more other nervous animals. Too many questions.

I’ve sent requests to our local “BJ's Japanese Koi”, “New Forest Koi” and to Queni Koi, let's see what they say.
I still have plenty of time to find a solution, but I don't even know if the trip will start during the opening times of any of the shops. Would be nice to have a spare can too.

I didn’t expect it would be so hard to get some oxygen

Have you thought about the Hailea cp 60?

So New Forest Koi kindly offered to fill my bag with oxygen, if the fish is bagged and ready to go. Noone else responded

I may still get a small air pump, in case I mess up the bagging.


P.S. my fibreglass pond is now for sale on gumtree and facebook.