Tropical Fish Bags: Swim Safe, Travel Easy
Last Updated on April 8, 2025 by Kira Andrus
Written by Megan Curtis
Goldfish are believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the homes in which they live, but when it comes to transporting live fish you want more than a little luck on your side. In this blog, we will talk about the benefits of using tropical fish bags to ensure safe, quality transporting of your live fish.
Durability and Clarity Provide Protection
Ask an aquarist about transporting live fish, and most will note the simplest and easiest way is to use a sturdy plastic bag. Using a tropical fish bag for transport provides the benefit of security and visibility so you can be assured that your fish is safe during travel. ClearBags Heavy Duty Square Bottom Bags are designed to be watertight, and the 3 mil bag is made of double-sealed, low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and metallocene material for extra sealing strength to prevent leakage. This durable and secure poly material keeps your fish safe and the clear bag design allows you to see the fish, ensuring that the water is clean and the fish is safe. Additionally, these bags are easy to secure, which makes oxygen retention easier to achieve and offers additional protection for your fish.
Reduced Stress Helps Foster Healthier Fish
The goal of having durable packaging for your fish is the arrival of a healthy fish on the other side of transport. Like all living things, the environment can negatively impact the physical health of your fish. One way you can reduce stress on your fish is by providing an environment that affords plenty of room for the fish to move without getting stuck. The benefit of utilizing a tropical fish bag like ClearBags Heavy Duty Square Bottom Bags is the structure helps ensure a stress-free environment. These bags are designed with a square bottom, which creates a flat base and allows fish to swim comfortably without getting caught in corners. The square bottom design also provides the benefit of a larger surface area between oxygen and water, which distributes oxygen better throughout the bag. Finally, tropical fish bags create an opportunity to ease the acclimation of the fish into its new home because bags can be placed in new tanks/aquariums, adjusting the fish to the new water temperature before joining it.
Lightweight and Easy to Seal Brings Savings
One of the greatest benefits of using a tropical fish bag is that they are lightweight and easy to use. They are light enough to carry, but they are also strong enough to hold up during packaging and shipping. ClearBags offers flexible sizing as small as 6” x 4” x 18” up to 19” x 16” x 35”, which gives plenty of room at the size you need. ClearBags Heavy Duty Square Bottom Bags are simple enough to secure with a rubber band, but they are also heat sealable to establish a more secure closure. When properly inflated with oxygen, the sealed bag provides a safe and secure environment for your fish during transport. Additionally, tropical fish bags are cheaper than alternative transportation methods like buckets and aquariums, and the plastic bags can be recycled making them a win for the earth and you.
The benefits of using tropical fish bags for transporting live fish are clear – literally. The clear design of the bag gives you peace of mind that your fish has the water, oxygen, and space needed to thrive during transport. The heavy duty structure of the bag reinforces your care in packaging, keeping your fish secure and extending room for your fish to swim. Once the bag reaches its destination, the tropical fish bag can be used to acclimate your fish to its new home. In the end, you want a bag you can trust and ClearBags Heavy Duty Square Bottom Bags allow your bag, your fish, and you to rest easily. No luck needed.
