As you take care of your pet Koi, you just can't ignore the fact 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 kind of vet who does house calls, most probably what they're going to say is "bring your fish in".

Aside from medical issues, there's also the pond issues, which can arise as an emergency move because your pond is being placed into harms by natural events, or it is due to a planned move for a new construction. You see, no matter what amount of planning and precaution you take in construction your pond, you may still need to move your fish whenever the occasion calls for it.

Recent tragedies such as the Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, and those common everyday diseases, will show you that you need to have a plan of action when it comes to your pets. Whether it's an emergency or not, you should be able to know how to bag and transport your fish properly so as to ensure their safety.

So, what are the things that you need for bagging and transporting your fish? Now, these equipments are relatively small and can easily be stored when they're not in use.

1) Bags - Always have the proper and sizable bags to transport the fish. 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 direct them to the place that you want them to go. Be careful when you use larger nets, as they can harm and damage your pets.

3) Rubber Bands - You're going to need these for each of the bags you buy. Purchase those that are of good quality, so that you can make sure they won't pop up due to the pressure from the water when you transport your pets.

4) Paint Bucket - This is a better option for catching your fish, as it will not harm your pet like the net can. Just make sure they're large 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 to guide the fish into the paint bucket, and once they're in there, remove the excess water, and then beging bagging it. Check the bag for leaks, and once it is secured, place the bag over the fish from head to tail. Ensure that there will be enough water to completely cover the gills of your fish.

Leave a lot of room for air so that the bag won't be too heavy as you carry it. 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 Koi in the process. Make sure that your bag will not move with those bumps and turns along the way, and cover your fish so that only a little amount of heat from the sun will enter the bag.